Allora
QLD 4362 • Rest of QLD
About Allora
Allora is a small rural town on the Darling Downs in south-east Queensland, located approximately 70 kilometres south of Toowoomba and around 190 kilometres west of Brisbane, within the Southern Downs Regional Council area. With a population of 1,205 across a large 96.5 square kilometre area, Allora serves as a quiet agricultural service centre for the surrounding Darling Downs farming district, sitting at an elevation of 489 metres on the fertile plateau. The median age of 52 and modest median household income of around $1,042 per week reflect a predominantly established, older community, with a strong agricultural heritage and a tight-knit small-town character. Most residents are of Anglo-Australian descent, with long roots in the area.
Allora retains much of its 19th-century character, with heritage-listed buildings along its main street and a strong connection to Queensland's early pastoral history. The town supports local primary and secondary schooling, a small shopping strip with everyday services, and a range of community facilities. The surrounding landscape offers open rural scenery typical of the Darling Downs, with grain farming, cattle grazing, and mixed agriculture dominating. Toowoomba — the region's major commercial centre — is around a 50-minute drive north, providing access to hospitals, shopping, and employment. The town has a welcoming community spirit and suits those seeking affordable country living in a historic rural setting.
Allora falls under postcode 4362 and is governed by Southern Downs Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Southern Downs electorate.
Location
Housing 2021 Census
3 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Greyhound and regional coach services — Toowoomba / Brisbane 50 min to Toowoomba; 2.5-3 hr to Brisbane
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ New England Highway is the main route north to Toowoomba and south to Warwick; Toowoomba is the nearest major service centre at approximately 70 km
Allora has a small main street with basic services, but most residents rely on a car for larger shopping and medical needs in Toowoomba
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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21 Warwick Street
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35 Arnold Street
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Southern Downs Local Government Area, which contains Allora. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
2021 Census income breakdown
Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.
Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 29
- 2. New Zealand 19
- 3. South Africa 8
- 4. Papua New Guinea 6
- 5. Germany 4
- 6. India 4
- 7. Scotland 4
- 8. Netherlands 3
- 9. United States 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)