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Canal Creek

QLD 4702 • Queensland

11
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
544.08 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable

About Canal Creek

Canal Creek is a sparsely populated rural locality in Central Queensland, situated within the Rockhampton local government area approximately 50 kilometres northeast of Rockhampton. Covering a large area of around 544 square kilometres, the locality recorded just 11 residents at the 2021 Census, reflecting its character as a productive but thinly settled pastoral and agricultural district. The landscape is typical of Central Queensland's coastal hinterland, with low-lying creek flats, dry eucalyptus woodland, and grazing properties. It falls within the federal electorate of Flynn.

Life in Canal Creek revolves around primary industry — predominantly cattle grazing and cropping — with residents relying on Rockhampton for all major services, schooling, healthcare, and shopping. The locality has no town centre, formal public transport, or dedicated local amenities, and access is via unsealed rural roads. This is a true outback lifestyle destination for those who value wide open spaces, self-sufficiency, and the rhythms of the land far from urban pressure. The broader postcode area (4702) shares services with Rockhampton and its surrounding rural communities.

Canal Creek falls under postcode 4702 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Rockhampton electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4702
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Rockhampton
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-23.28°, 150.89°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
544.08 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Rockhampton Railway Station
50 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • No scheduled public bus services — Rockhampton ~50 min by car

Commute to Rockhampton CBD

Distance
50 km
By Car (Peak)
50-60 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
45-55 min

🛣️ All travel is by private vehicle. Unsealed roads may add to journey times during wet season.

Walkability Car-Dependent

No pedestrian infrastructure. A private vehicle is essential for all trips.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
11
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Canal Creek QLD? +

Canal Creek is a rural locality in Central Queensland, located approximately 50 kilometres northeast of Rockhampton. It is a large, sparsely populated pastoral area within the Rockhampton local government area.

How many people live in Canal Creek? +

At the 2021 Census, Canal Creek had a population of just 11 people, reflecting its character as a remote agricultural and grazing district rather than a residential suburb.

What services are available in Canal Creek? +

Canal Creek has no town centre, shops, or public services. Residents travel to Rockhampton, approximately 50 kilometres away, for all shopping, healthcare, schooling, and other services.