Humboldt
QLD 4702 • Queensland
About Humboldt
Humboldt is a sparsely populated rural locality in Queensland's Central Highlands Region, situated in postcode 4702 approximately 130 kilometres south of Rockhampton near the Expedition Range. The 2021 census recorded just 49 residents, reflecting its character as a remote grazing and agricultural district. The Dawson Highway forms the locality's southern boundary, connecting it to the regional centre of Rockhampton to the north and Biloela to the south-west.
Life in Humboldt centres on broad-acre farming, cattle grazing, and the self-reliance typical of remote Queensland communities. The Expedition Range and surrounding national parks offer bushwalking, camping, and wildlife experiences for those who appreciate the vast Central Queensland landscape. Essential services — including schools, supermarkets, and medical facilities — are accessed in Rockhampton or the smaller township of Duaringa, with most residents relying heavily on private vehicles for all daily needs.
Humboldt falls under postcode 4702 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Rockhampton electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Greyhound / Queensland Rail coach — Rockhampton / Brisbane Rockhampton approx 1 hr 30 min by coach
Commute to Rockhampton CBD
🛣️ Duaringa (~30 km) is the nearest small township with basic facilities. Rockhampton provides the full range of regional services including hospital, schools, and major retail. Car travel is the primary transport mode.
A remote rural locality with no local services or pedestrian infrastructure. All daily needs require a significant drive. Suited only to those with private transport and a preference for remote rural living.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Cook Street
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Dawson Highway
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1 Power Street
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Main Street
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Burnett Highway
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125 Annie Drive
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Off Capricorn Highway
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269 Coowonga Road
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Cnr Kennedy & Normanby Streets
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Dingo-Mount Flora Road
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Old Cullen-La-Ringo Road
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Wills Street
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Rannes Road
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O'Shanesy Street
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Threeways Road
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Keppel Sands Road
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Rogers Street
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11 Mason Avenue
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43 Dalma-Ridgelands Road
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16 Warrijo Street