Taunton
QLD 4674 • Queensland
About Taunton
Taunton is a sparsely populated rural locality in the Gladstone Region of Queensland, covering approximately 114 square kilometres of grazing and agricultural land. With a population of just 57 residents according to the 2021 Census, Taunton is a remote farming community situated inland between Bundaberg and Gladstone, accessed via Gorge Road. The locality is characterised by large pastoral properties and the quiet rhythms of outback Queensland.
Life in Taunton is defined by wide open spaces, cattle grazing, and the self-reliance of rural Queensland living. Residents are generally employed in agriculture, and the nearest major services and schools are located in Gin Gin or Bundaberg, both within a roughly 40–60 minute drive. The locality appeals to farming families and those seeking a genuine rural lifestyle well away from urban centres.
Taunton falls under postcode 4674 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Burnett electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Bundaberg
🛣️ Entirely car-dependent; Gin Gin is the nearest service town (~35 min drive)
Remote rural locality with no footpaths, town centre, or public transport
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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21 James Street
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585 Coast Road