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Durong

QLD 4610 • Queensland

219
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
498.87 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralOutbackAgriculturalRemoteCar-Dependent

About Durong

Durong is a rural locality in the South Burnett Region of Queensland, situated approximately 90 kilometres north-west of Kingaroy and roughly equidistant from Chinchilla to the south-west. Covering a vast area of nearly 499 square kilometres, the locality is sparsely populated with around 219 residents and is dominated by open cattle grazing country. The median household income is below the Queensland average, consistent with the economic profile of remote agricultural communities in the region.

The locality sits at the crossroads of the Chinchilla–Wondai Road and the Mundubbera–Durong Road, serving as a quiet rural waypoint for travellers passing through the South Burnett. A small corner store provides basic supplies for residents and passing traffic. Durong's wide open paddocks and sparse settlement make it typical of Queensland's outback pastoral belt, with cattle farming the dominant land use and the town of Kingaroy the closest centre for services, schools, and healthcare.

Durong falls under postcode 4610 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4610
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.58°, 151.52°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
498.87 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional coach services — Kingaroy / Dalby Approximately 1.5–2 hrs to Kingaroy

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
280 km
By Train
No rail service; drive to Kingaroy and then connect to regional coach to Brisbane (approx. 5–6 hrs total)
By Car (Peak)
3 hrs – 3 hrs 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hrs 45 min – 3 hrs

🛣️ Chinchilla–Wondai Road and Warrego Highway provide main access routes; extremely car-dependent

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Durong has only a small corner store; all significant errands require driving to Kingaroy or other regional towns

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
219
▲ 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 Durong known for? +

Durong is known as a remote cattle-grazing locality in Queensland's South Burnett, positioned at the junction of the Chinchilla–Wondai and Mundubbera–Durong roads. It serves as a quiet waypoint in the region's pastoral belt.

How far is Durong from Brisbane CBD? +

Durong is approximately 280 kilometres north-west of Brisbane CBD, typically a 2.75 to 3.5 hour drive via the Warrego Highway and regional roads.

Does Durong have public transport? +

Public transport in Durong is extremely limited. There is no rail service; the nearest freight-only rail is at Kingaroy, approximately 90 km away. Residents are entirely reliant on private vehicles.

What is the population of Durong? +

According to the 2021 Census, Durong had a population of approximately 219 residents spread across a vast 499 square kilometre area, highlighting the extreme rural dispersal of the locality.

Is Durong a good place to live? +

Durong suits those seeking a very remote, self-sufficient lifestyle in Queensland's pastoral heartland. It offers wide open spaces and a quiet rural community, but requires significant car travel for all services, shopping, and schooling.

What is the postcode for Durong? +

The postcode for Durong, QLD is 4610.