Cecil Plains
QLD 4407 • Queensland
About Cecil Plains
Cecil Plains is a rural town and locality in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland, situated on the fertile Darling Downs approximately 211 kilometres west of Brisbane and 81 kilometres west of Toowoomba. With a population of 380 recorded at the 2021 Census, the township serves as a service hub for surrounding agricultural properties across its expansive 363-square-kilometre area. The local economy is driven largely by broadacre cropping and grazing, with the flat, productive black soil plains of the Condamine River valley giving the area its strong farming character.
Cecil Plains offers the quiet lifestyle typical of small Queensland country towns, with a handful of local services including a hotel, community hall, and sporting facilities. The town is well connected by road and sits 43 kilometres south of Dalby, making that regional centre the closest point for major shopping, healthcare, and schooling. The surrounding countryside is popular for scenic drives and rural tourism, and the community maintains strong ties through local events and the primary school that anchors the town.
Cecil Plains falls under postcode 4407 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Southern Downs electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional coach services — Toowoomba / Dalby 60–90 min to Toowoomba
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Via Warrego Highway and Toowoomba; nearest major centre is Toowoomba (~80 km)
A car is essential in Cecil Plains; limited services are within easy walking distance of each other but the town itself is small and isolated
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Taylor Street