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Grahams Creek

QLD 4650 • Queensland

149
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
15.37 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalSemi-RuralQuiet

About Grahams Creek

Grahams Creek is a quiet rural locality in the Fraser Coast Region of Queensland, situated approximately 16 kilometres west-south-west of Maryborough and around 45 kilometres south of Hervey Bay. The locality covers an area of about 15.4 square kilometres, bounded by the namesake Grahams Creek to the north and the Mary River to the east. With a population of 149 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, it is a sparsely settled rural community within the Fraser Coast Regional Council area.

Land use in Grahams Creek is a mix of grazing on native vegetation, cropping, and rural residential properties, giving it a genuinely agricultural character. The North Coast railway line passes through the locality, though the former Grahams Creek railway station is now abandoned. Most residents access services and amenities in nearby Maryborough, which offers shopping, schools, and health facilities. The locality takes its name from pastoralist Hugh Graham, who established the Marianna pastoral run in the area in 1848, and it retains a strong rural heritage.

Grahams Creek falls under postcode 4650 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Maryborough electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4650
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Hinkler
State Electorate
Maryborough
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-25.64°, 152.79°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
15.37 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Maryborough West Station
16 km
N/A — car required

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Maryborough Approx 20-25 min by car

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
260 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest station at Maryborough West (approx 16km)
By Car (Peak)
3 hrs (via Bruce Highway)
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hrs 45 min

🛣️ Most residents use Maryborough for daily needs; Brisbane is approx 260km to the south via the Bruce Highway

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Purely rural area with no local shops or services; a car is essential for all daily errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
149
▲ 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 Grahams Creek known for? +

Grahams Creek is known for its agricultural landscape along the Mary River, its pastoral heritage dating back to Hugh Graham's Marianna run established in 1848, and the historic North Coast railway line that passes through the locality.

How far is Grahams Creek from Maryborough? +

Grahams Creek is approximately 16 kilometres west-south-west of Maryborough, a drive of around 20–25 minutes. Hervey Bay is about 45 kilometres to the north.

Does Grahams Creek have public transport? +

Grahams Creek has no active public transport services. The former Grahams Creek railway station is now abandoned. The nearest rail access is at Maryborough West, and a car is essential for getting around.

What is the population of Grahams Creek? +

Grahams Creek had a population of 149 people in the 2021 Census, spread across its approximately 15.4 square kilometre rural area at a very low density of under 10 people per square kilometre.

Is Grahams Creek a good place to live? +

Grahams Creek suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in the Fraser Coast Region, with the convenience of nearby Maryborough for services. It offers acreage living, natural river frontage, and a genuine agricultural community feel.

What is the postcode for Grahams Creek? +

The postcode for Grahams Creek is 4650, which it shares with nearby Maryborough and several surrounding localities.