Moving to Kilkivan QLD 4600
What the official numbers say about living in Kilkivan — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $200 a week, against a median household income of $896 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Kilkivan grew 0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (691 → 689 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Kilkivan scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (71% of workers), while 19% work from home.
Nearest airport: Wondai Aerodrome, 44.5 km south-west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 172 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 1 school · 2 cafes & restaurants · 2 parks — see them all on the Kilkivan profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Kilkivan State School 700 m
Parks and reserves: Kilkivan R.S.L. Memorial Park 1.1 km · Lester Miller Park 1.3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Kilkivan, most often seen first: Torresian Crow · Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian Magpie · Magpie-lark · Apostlebird · Willie Wagtail.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Kilkivan, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilkivan here | 689 | — | 1/10 | 40% |
| Goomeri | 677 | — | 1/10 | 17% |
| Widgee | 862 | — | 2/10 | 60% |
| Curra | 2,104 | — | 1/10 | 70% |
| Murgon | 2,220 | — | 1/10 | 29% |
| The Palms | 1,083 | — | 2/10 | 68% |
| Chatsworth | 1,353 | — | 2/10 | 56% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Gympie — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Wide Bay — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4600 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Kilkivan profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $200 a week.
The population grew -0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 691 people to 689. It sits about 172 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Gympie council, and the federal seat is Wide Bay.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Goomeri · Widgee · Curra · Murgon · The Palms · Chatsworth.
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