Hivesville
QLD 4612 • Queensland
About Hivesville
Hivesville is a small rural town and locality in the South Burnett Region of Queensland, situated approximately 270 kilometres north-west of Brisbane along the Proston-Wondai Road, within the South Burnett Regional Council area. With a population of 173 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, the locality spans around 14.3 square kilometres of agricultural land typical of the South Burnett district. The area supports a tight-knit farming community, with the economy centred on cattle grazing and broadacre cropping common to the region.
Hivesville is best known for its historic Hivesville Hotel, a heritage landmark that has served as the social heart of the community for over a century. The surrounding South Burnett countryside offers a quintessential Queensland rural lifestyle, with expansive paddocks, open skies, and a genuine country atmosphere. Residents rely on nearby Proston (11 kilometres to the west) and Murgon (around 32 kilometres to the east) for most shopping, services, and schooling, making a private vehicle essential for daily life.
Hivesville falls under postcode 4612 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Nanango electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional services — Murgon / Kingaroy Varies
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Accessible via the D'Aguilar Highway or Bunya Highway. Kingaroy is the main service hub approximately 55 km to the south.
Hivesville has minimal local services and a car is essential for all daily errands and travel
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.