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Dumpy Creek

QLD 4702 • Queensland

16
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
306.36 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalOutback

About Dumpy Creek

Dumpy Creek is an extremely remote rural locality in the Shire of Banana, Central Queensland, located approximately 109 kilometres south-west of Rockhampton and 663 kilometres north-north-west of Brisbane. The locality covers nearly 294 square kilometres of grazing and bushland country, with the Don River flowing through its south-eastern reaches. The 2021 census recorded a population of just 16 residents, making it one of Queensland's most sparsely populated localities. The landscape is characterised by open eucalypt woodland and cattle grazing properties typical of central Queensland's interior.

Life in Dumpy Creek revolves entirely around the land, with residents typically engaged in broad-acre cattle farming and dryland agriculture. There are no local shops, services or public transport; all amenities are accessed by car, with Biloela (about 94 km south-east) and Rockhampton serving as the nearest service centres. The area appeals to those who value true outback isolation, self-sufficiency and the wide open landscapes of central Queensland. The Don River system supports local wildlife and offers basic recreational fishing for residents.

Dumpy 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
306.36 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Rockhampton

Distance
109 km
By Train
Not available – no nearby station
By Bus
No regular bus services
By Car (Peak)
~1 hr 20 min to Rockhampton via Dawson Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
~1 hr 15 min

🛣️ Dumpy Creek is accessible only by private vehicle. Roads are mostly unsealed and conditions can deteriorate significantly during wet season. Rockhampton is the nearest regional centre with full services.

Walkability Car Dependent

A private vehicle is essential for all daily needs. There are no footpaths, no local shops, and no public transport serving this remote locality.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
16
▲ 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

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