Jimna
QLD 4515 • Queensland
About Jimna
Jimna is a small rural locality situated in the Somerset Region of South East Queensland, approximately 140 kilometres north of Brisbane and around 45 kilometres north of Kilcoy. Nestled in the ranges of the Sunshine Coast hinterland, the locality is largely surrounded by the Jimna State Forest — a mosaic of native eucalypt forest and pine plantation covering more than 30,000 hectares. With a 2021 Census population of 70 residents, Jimna is a quiet and sparsely settled community with a strong connection to its bushland surrounds.
The area has a colourful history rooted in goldmining and the timber industry, with steam-driven sawmills once processing timber from the surrounding forests until the industry contracted in the mid-1970s. Today, Jimna attracts bushwalkers, mountain bikers, horse riders, and campers, particularly to the popular Peach Trees Camping Area on the banks of Yabba Creek, where platypus sightings are common. The Kilcoy–Murgon Road provides the main access route through the area, and the nearest town services — including schools, shops, and fuel — are found in Kilcoy to the south.
Jimna falls under postcode 4515 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Nanango electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled bus service to Jimna — Kilcoy (approx 45 km south) has limited regional connections Car required for all travel
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Via Kilcoy-Murgon Road and D'Aguilar Highway through Kilcoy; Kilcoy is the nearest service town
A remote bushland locality with no shops or services; a car is necessary for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Seib Street
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47 Royston Street
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251 Jenkinsons Road