Fishermans Pocket
QLD 4570 • Queensland
About Fishermans Pocket
Fishermans Pocket is a small rural locality in Queensland's Gympie Region, just north-west of Gympie near the Mary River corridor. It has a very low population and a landscape of grazing land, pockets of bush and riverine environment. Settlement is scattered, giving the area a quiet semi-rural character. Its proximity to Gympie allows residents to access urban services while living in a countryside setting.
Lifestyle in Fishermans Pocket is low-density and nature-oriented, with residents typically travelling to Gympie for schools, major shopping, health services and employment. Local roads connect quickly to nearby regional routes, but public transport is limited compared with town centres. The area suits households seeking space, privacy and a rural atmosphere close to a regional city. Outdoor recreation around the river and surrounding hinterland is a key lifestyle draw.
Fishermans Pocket falls under postcode 4570 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Nanango electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Local Gympie regional bus services (via nearby suburbs) — Gympie CBD and service precincts 20-35 min depending on route
Commute to Gympie CBD
🛣️ Car travel is common; public transport is strongest closer to Gympie proper.
Dispersed rural properties and limited local services reduce day-to-day walkability.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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2 Elizabeth Street
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15 Rammutt Road
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Dagun Road
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13 Glenwood School Road
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King Street
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1 College Road
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Lawrence Street
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Cedar Pocket Road
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52 Cootharaba Road
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1 Everson Road
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41 Cartwright Road
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109 Myall Street
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John Street
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15 Edward Street
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21 McIntosh Creek Road
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84 Main Street
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Anderleigh Road
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967 Old Bruce Highway
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220 Brisbane Road
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50 Exhibition Road