Colosseum

QLD 4677 • Queensland

184
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
405.64 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralOutbackAgriculturalRemote

About Colosseum

Colosseum is a vast rural locality in the Gladstone Region of Queensland, covering approximately 405 square kilometres of agricultural land in central Queensland's coastal hinterland. Situated roughly 90 kilometres south of Gladstone city and near the Miriam Vale district, Colosseum falls within the Gladstone Regional Council local government area. With a population of 184 residents and a median household income of around 6,079, the locality is home to a small farming community engaged primarily in grazing and broad-acre agriculture across the region's open pastoral country.

Colosseum's enormous land area and low population density give it an authentic outback Queensland character — wide open skies, cattle properties, and the unhurried pace of rural life. The nearby township of Miriam Vale, a small service centre on the Bruce Highway, provides basic amenities including a fuel stop, hotel, and convenience store, while Gladstone's full range of urban services is roughly an hour's drive north. The popular coastal resort areas of Agnes Water and the Town of 1770 are accessible to the south-east, making the broader area a draw for holiday-makers passing through on the Bruce Highway.

Colosseum falls under postcode 4677 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Burnett electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4677
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-24.32°, 151.73°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
405.64 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Greyhound/Transdev coach (Bruce Highway) — Gladstone / Bundaberg / Brisbane Gladstone ~1 hr; Brisbane ~5–6 hrs

Commute to Gladstone CBD

Distance
90 km
By Train
No direct train service; Gladstone Station (~90km north) serves Queensland Rail
By Car (Peak)
~55–70 min to Gladstone CBD
By Car (Off-Peak)
~50–60 min to Gladstone CBD

🛣️ Bruce Highway passes near Miriam Vale (closest service point). Gladstone is the primary regional centre for services and employment.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A private vehicle is absolutely essential; there are no local commercial services in this vast rural locality and all errands require driving to Miriam Vale or Gladstone.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
184
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

What is Colosseum known for? +

Colosseum is a large, sparsely populated pastoral locality in Queensland's Gladstone Region, characterised by cattle grazing, broad agricultural properties, and the wide open landscapes of central Queensland's coastal hinterland.

How far is Colosseum from Gladstone? +

Colosseum is approximately 90 kilometres south of Gladstone city, roughly a 55–70 minute drive north via the Bruce Highway.

Does Colosseum have public transport? +

There is no regular public transport within Colosseum. Long-distance coaches (Greyhound and similar) pass through Miriam Vale on the Bruce Highway nearby, connecting to Gladstone and Brisbane, but a private vehicle is essential for day-to-day travel.

What is the population of Colosseum? +

According to the 2021 Census, Colosseum has a population of 184 people spread across approximately 405 square kilometres, making it one of the most sparsely populated localities in the Gladstone Region.

Is Colosseum a good place to live? +

Colosseum suits those committed to a rural farming or pastoral lifestyle who value wide open spaces and the quiet of Queensland's agricultural interior. The locality's isolation and distance from services make it best suited to established farming families or those seeking true off-the-beaten-track rural living.

What is the postcode for Colosseum? +

The postcode for Colosseum in Queensland is 4677, shared with Agnes Water, Miriam Vale, and surrounding localities in the Gladstone Region.