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Kolonga

QLD 4671 • Queensland

33
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
144.96 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable

About Kolonga

Kolonga is a small rural locality in the Bundaberg Region of Queensland, situated approximately 95 kilometres west-north-west of Bundaberg and 416 kilometres north-north-west of Brisbane. Covering an area of around 145 square kilometres, the locality lies within the electoral division of Callide at the western margin of the Burnett River catchment. The landscape is characterised by open grazing land and dry eucalypt woodland typical of inland central Queensland. Kolonga's small, dispersed population lives across extensive rural properties devoted to cattle farming and broadacre agriculture.

Residents of Kolonga rely on the town of Gin Gin, roughly 45 kilometres to the south-east, for most everyday services including schools, fuel, and shopping. The broader Bundaberg region offers hospital care, larger supermarkets, and recreational facilities within about an hour's drive. Life in Kolonga is defined by the rhythms of the land — seasonal mustering, storm-watching, and the tight-knit connections of rural Queensland community life. It appeals to those drawn to a spacious, self-sufficient lifestyle in the quiet heartland of Queensland's cattle country.

Kolonga falls under postcode 4671 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Callide electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4671
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Hinkler
State Electorate
Callide
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-25.08°, 151.79°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
144.96 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
416 km
By Train
Drive to Bundaberg then Queensland Rail ~3.5 hrs to Brisbane
By Car (Peak)
4.5-5 hrs via Bruce Hwy
By Car (Off-Peak)
4.5 hrs

🛣️ Gin Gin is the nearest service town (~45 km); car essential for all travel

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote rural locality with no footpaths or walkable amenities

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
33
▲ 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

Where is Kolonga QLD? +

Kolonga is a rural locality in the Bundaberg Region, QLD, approximately 95 km west-north-west of Bundaberg and 45 km north-west of Gin Gin.

What LGA is Kolonga in? +

Kolonga is part of the Bundaberg Region local government area.

What is the nearest town to Kolonga? +

Gin Gin is the nearest town, about 45 km to the south-east, providing fuel, a school, and basic services.

Is there public transport in Kolonga? +

There is no public transport in Kolonga. A private vehicle is essential for all travel, with Bundaberg being the nearest major centre.