Imbil
QLD 4570 • Rest of QLD
About Imbil
Imbil is a small historic town in the Gympie Region of South East Queensland, located 40 kilometres south of Gympie and 160 kilometres north of Brisbane. With a population of 1,071 at the 2021 census and a median age of 49, it covers 196.9 square kilometres at 158 metres elevation in the scenic Mary Valley. Established in 1868, the town is the gateway to the Imbil State Forest and Borumba Dam, and sits along the historic Mary Valley railway line.
Imbil offers a tranquil hinterland lifestyle in the beautiful Mary Valley, surrounded by lush dairy country, state forests, and Borumba Dam — a popular destination for bass fishing and camping. The town features the historic Railway Hotel, a general store, and the Mary Valley Rattler heritage railway experience. It attracts retirees, tree-changers, and nature enthusiasts drawn to the affordable rural properties, mild subtropical climate, and proximity to both the Sunshine Coast and Gympie.
Imbil falls under postcode 4570 and is governed by Gympie Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gympie electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Gympie
🛣️ Gympie has trains to Brisbane (2.5 hours). Sunshine Coast is about 1 hour east. Brisbane is 2 hours.
Small town with a general store and hotel. Most services require driving to Gympie or Kenilworth.
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
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 46
- 2. New Zealand 36
- 3. Germany 8
- 4. South Africa 8
- 5. Italy 6
- 6. Philippines 6
- 7. Wales 5
- 8. Netherlands 3
- 9. Scotland 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)