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Carpendale

QLD 4344 • Queensland

110
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
10.47 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietCommuter BeltPeaceful
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About Carpendale

Carpendale is a small rural locality in Queensland's Lockyer Valley Region, situated approximately 18 kilometres west-south-west of Gatton, 25 kilometres east of Toowoomba, and 113 kilometres west of Brisbane. With a population of 110 residents across a compact area of around 10.5 square kilometres, the locality sits within the broader Lockyer Valley — a highly productive agricultural corridor renowned across Australia for its fruit and vegetable production. The community is characterised by rural residential and farming landholdings, with neighbouring localities including Helidon, Grantham, and Iredale.

Life in Carpendale revolves around the rural landscape of the Lockyer Valley, with residents typically relying on nearby Gatton or Helidon for everyday shopping, schools, and services. The area benefits from its position between Toowoomba and the Brisbane metropolitan fringe, with the Warrego Highway providing convenient access to both centres. Carpendale appeals to those who value a quiet rural lifestyle, with the Lockyer Valley's agricultural heritage and open countryside providing a distinctive and peaceful setting.

Carpendale falls under postcode 4344 and is governed by the Lockyer Valley Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wright, while state elections fall under the Lockyer electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4344
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Lockyer Valley
Federal Electorate
Wright
State Electorate
Lockyer
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.57°, 152.06°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
10.47 km²
Population Density
11 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4344

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4344, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$44,573
Median 2023–24
$55,462
▲ 24.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$64,911

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4344; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Helidon Spa Station
7 km
N/A — car required

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — Car required for most travel N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
113 km
By Train
No direct service; Helidon Spa station (7 km) has limited Queensland Rail services
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 15 min – 1 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 10 min

🛣️ Warrego Highway provides main access east to Brisbane and west to Toowoomba

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A rural locality with no local shops or services; all errands require a car to nearby Gatton or Helidon

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
110
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Lockyer Valley Local Government Area, which contains Carpendale. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
479.5 / 100k
2yr Up 15.5% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
254.9 / 100k
2yr Up 28.5% 10yr Up 32.5%
Non-FV assault
1,049.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 162.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
6.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 36.0%
Steal from vehicle
393.1 / 100k
2yr Up 34.7% 10yr Up 72.5%
View all offence categories for Lockyer Valley →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carpendale known for? +

Carpendale is a quiet rural locality within the Lockyer Valley, Australia's premier fruit and vegetable growing region. The area is characterised by farming properties and rural residences set against the productive agricultural landscape between Toowoomba and Brisbane.

How far is Carpendale from Brisbane? +

Carpendale is approximately 113 kilometres west of Brisbane, typically a 1 hour 15 minute to 1 hour 45 minute drive via the Warrego Highway depending on traffic.

Does Carpendale have public transport? +

Carpendale has no regular local bus service. The nearest train station is Helidon Spa, approximately 7 kilometres away, which is served by limited Queensland Rail services. A car is the primary mode of transport for residents.

What is the population of Carpendale? +

According to the 2021 Census, Carpendale has a population of approximately 110 residents across a 10.5 square kilometre area, making it a small rural community within the Lockyer Valley Region.

Is Carpendale a good place to live? +

Carpendale is well suited to those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle within reasonable driving distance of both Toowoomba and Brisbane. Residents enjoy open countryside and low-density living, though all shops and services are found in nearby Gatton or Helidon.

What is the postcode for Carpendale? +

The postcode for Carpendale is 4344.

Is Carpendale a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Carpendale is part of the Lockyer Valley LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.