Scrubby Creek (Gympie - Qld)

QLD 4478 • Queensland

62
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
4.66 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteOutbackAgriculturalQueensland

About Scrubby Creek (Gympie - Qld)

Scrubby Creek is a small rural locality in Queensland's Central Highlands region, situated near Springsure approximately 700 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. With a population of just 62 people spread over around 4.7 square kilometres, it represents one of Queensland's smaller remote communities. The area is characterised by open savanna woodland, semi-arid grassland, and the broad rural landscapes typical of inland Central Queensland. Nearby Springsure (Bauhinia Shire) is the closest service centre, providing access to basic amenities.

Life in Scrubby Creek revolves around the land, with grazing, cattle, and broad-acre farming forming the backbone of the local economy. The community is tightly knit and self-reliant, with residents accustomed to the remoteness and wide open spaces of outback Queensland. Recreational activities include exploring the surrounding bush, fishing in local watercourses, and visiting nearby gorge country. Rockhampton (approximately 160 km east) serves as the major regional centre for healthcare, shopping, and education.

Scrubby Creek (Gympie - Qld) falls under postcode 4478 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gregory electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4478
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-24.89°, 146.40°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
4.66 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
700 km
By Train
No rail access. Nearest rail at Rockhampton (~160 km east)
By Bus
No scheduled public bus services
By Car (Peak)
~7–8 hr via Peak Downs Hwy and Bruce Hwy
By Car (Off-Peak)
~7 hr

🛣️ Rockhampton (~160 km east) is the closest major regional centre. Emerald (~100 km north-west) is the nearest town with full services. This is a remote rural locality; car is the only practical transport.

Walkability Car-Dependent

No walkability infrastructure. A private vehicle is essential for all travel and errands in this remote rural locality.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
62
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

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