Queensland location profile
Theebine QLD 4570
Theebine is a tiny rural township in the Gympie Region known for its heritage railway history and proximity to the Mary River and Dickabram Bridge. It offers a quiet acreage lifestyle with a close-knit community and easy access to fuller services in nearby Gympie.
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Why families consider Theebine
Predominantly farming and rural residential households, with a mix of long-time locals, retirees, and families seeking space and affordability. Lifestyle is low-density and community-oriented, centred around the local hotel, hall, and outdoor pursuits.
Amenities & services
- Theebine Hotel (meals and bar)
- Gunalda General Store & fuel (nearby)
- Gympie Central Shopping Centre (major retail, Gympie)
- Gympie Hospital (public) and private clinics in Gympie
- Local primary schools and services in Gunalda/Gympie
- Gympie Library, Mellor Street, Gympie
- Kilkivan Library, Kilkivan
Transport & connectivity
- Nearest passenger rail: Gympie North station (~30km south) for long‑distance Queensland Rail services
- Limited local/regional coach services along the Bruce Highway (stops near Gunalda)
- Bruce Highway (A1) access via Gunalda
- Gunalda–Theebine Road and Miva Road connecting localities
Lifestyle & recreation
- Dickabram Bridge historic site and picnic area (near Miva/Theebine)
- Mary River and local creeks for fishing, paddling, and birdwatching
- Community events at Theebine Hall and nearby rural showgrounds
- 4WD, trail riding, and bushwalking in nearby state forests
- Dickabram Bridge Picnic Area
- Gunalda Recreation Reserve
- Mary River riparian reserves
- Bauple State Forest (nearby)
Education context
No childcare services in Theebine; limited options in Gunalda and a wider range of long day care, family day care, and kindergartens in Gympie.
- University of the Sunshine Coast (Fraser Coast campus, Hervey Bay)
- University of the Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast campus, Sippy Downs)
- CQUniversity (Bundaberg campus)