Local Resources
Kingaroy & South Burnett — Local Links & Resources
A handy directory of council, government, tourism, health, education and news resources for the South Burnett region — useful for residents, newcomers and anyone considering a move to the area.
Council & Local Government
South Burnett Regional Council
South Burnett Regional Council (SBRC)
- 07 4189 9100
- info@southburnett.qld.gov.au
- 45 Glendon Street, Kingaroy
The main council website covering rates, bins, roads, local events, and all council services for the South Burnett region.
SBRC — Planning & Development
Covers planning scheme provisions, zoning, development application searches, infrastructure charges, development approvals, and the local heritage register. Essential for buyers or developers doing due diligence.
SBRC — Planning Searches (Property Zoning Lookup)
Search a specific property to obtain information about zonings, planning scheme provisions, infrastructure charges, and development approvals.
SBRC — Contact Your Councillor
Lists all divisional councillors with direct phone numbers and emails, including the Mayor.
Queensland Government
Property & Finance
Queensland Revenue Office — Transfer Duty (Stamp Duty)
Explains transfer duty (stamp duty) in Queensland, including available concessions and exemptions for first home buyers, owner-occupiers, and others.
Queensland Revenue Office — First Home (New Home) Concession
First home buyers purchasing a new home may be eligible for a full transfer duty concession, reducing duty to nil. Contracts must be dated 1 May 2025 or later and there is no value cap on the home itself.
Queensland Government — First Home Stamp Duty Concession Overview
A plain-English overview of the full stamp duty concession available to first home buyers purchasing a new home or vacant land to build on.
Property Market Data
Kingaroy Market Insights
Kingaroy Suburb Report (IPS Buyers Agents)
A detailed report on Kingaroy's property market, noting a median house price of $473,000 and annual growth of 23.2%, with analysis of rental yields, infrastructure investment, and lifestyle appeal. Useful for conversations with potential investors.
Tourism & Community
Discovering Kingaroy
Visit South Burnett — Kingaroy
The official tourism guide to Kingaroy, covering attractions including the Heritage Museum, Regional Art Gallery, Visitor Information Centre, Mt Wooroolin lookout, the Kingaroy Observatory, and the South Burnett wine trail. Handy to share with people relocating or considering the area.
Kingaroy Visitor Information Centre
- 128 Haly Street, Kingaroy
- 07 4189 9555
- tourism@sbrc.qld.gov.au
Located in the Kingaroy Information Art and Heritage Precinct opposite the peanut silos. Open Monday–Friday 9am–4pm, Saturday 9am–1pm. Staffed by locals and stocks maps, brochures, and locally made products.
Discover South Burnett — Kingaroy Town Guide
A community-run tourism directory listing Kingaroy accommodation, dining, attractions, and local events. Good for newcomers researching the area.
Kingaroy Community Info Hub
Lists key emergency contacts (SBRC, SES, Lifeline) alongside local services, clubs, outreach programmes, and community events for Kingaroy.
Culture & Events
Local Culture & Events
Beyond the market data — the festivals and local producers that give Kingaroy its character.
Health
Healthcare in Kingaroy
Kingaroy Hospital
The main healthcare hub for the South Burnett region, providing general medicine, surgery, obstetrics, aged care, dental, physiotherapy, and speech pathology services.
Education
Schools in Kingaroy
Kingaroy State School
The official Queensland Department of Education site for the local primary school. Useful for families with children moving to the area.
Kingaroy State High School
A co-educational high school offering Year 7–12 with both academic and vocational pathways, plus extracurricular activities including music, drama, and sport.
St Mary's College Kingaroy
The local Catholic P–12 school — searchable via the SBRC My Community Directory below.
Local News & Community
Staying Informed
southburnett.com.au — Local Online Newspaper
A locally owned, no-paywall online newspaper covering the South Burnett region — council decisions, Kingaroy property news, local sport, events, and community stories. The most-read local news source for the region.
SBRC — My Community Directory
A Council-partnered directory providing up-to-date information on community organisations, services, clubs, and events across the South Burnett region.
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