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Douglas (Toowoomba - Qld)

QLD 4354 • Queensland

152
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
50.06 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalDarling DownsHistoricQuiet
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About Douglas (Toowoomba - Qld)

Douglas is a rural locality in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland, situated approximately 37 kilometres north of Toowoomba and 161 kilometres west-north-west of Brisbane. Covering around 50 square kilometres, the locality sits within the Toowoomba Regional Council area in an elevated agricultural landscape between the Darling Downs and the Lockyer Valley foothills. With a population of approximately 152 and a median household income of around $39,000, Douglas is a quiet farming community with very low residential density.

The locality of Douglas has a modest but meaningful rural history, including the site of the Douglas Lutheran Church, a heritage landmark reflecting the area's early European settlement. The surrounding land is used primarily for dryland cropping and cattle grazing, typical of the Darling Downs region. Nearby Goombungee, approximately 7 kilometres to the west, provides the closest community facilities, while Toowoomba's full range of schools, services, and shopping is less than an hour's drive to the south. Douglas suits those seeking a low-key farming lifestyle with reasonable access to a major regional centre.

Douglas (Toowoomba - Qld) falls under postcode 4354 and is governed by the Toowoomba Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Condamine electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4354
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Toowoomba
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Condamine
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.34°, 151.89°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
50.06 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4354

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4354, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$39,177
Median 2023–24
$50,652
▲ 29.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,018

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4354; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular service — Toowoomba (car required) ~40 min by car

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
161 km
By Train
No direct train service; drive to Toowoomba for Queensland Rail services
By Car (Peak)
N/A (regional)
By Car (Off-Peak)
~1 h 45 min to Brisbane; ~40 min to Toowoomba CBD

🛣️ Local roads connect to Goombungee and Toowoomba; no direct highway frontage

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all daily needs; no shops or services are located within the locality itself

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
152
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Toowoomba Local Government Area, which contains Douglas (Toowoomba - Qld). Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
826.8 / 100k
2yr Down 33.3% 10yr Up 12.0%
Motor vehicle theft
288.8 / 100k
2yr Down 19.5% 10yr Up 68.7%
Non-FV assault
879.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 124.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
15 / 100k
2yr Down 31.9% 10yr Up 145.8%
Steal from vehicle
446 / 100k
2yr Down 14.1% 10yr Down 26.0%
View all offence categories for Toowoomba →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Douglas (Toowoomba Region) known for? +

Douglas is known for its quiet rural character on the Darling Downs, including dryland cropping and cattle grazing, and is home to the historic Douglas Lutheran Church, a heritage site reflecting the area's early European settlement.

How far is Douglas from Toowoomba? +

Douglas is approximately 37 kilometres north of Toowoomba CBD, making it roughly a 40-minute drive via local rural roads.

Does Douglas have public transport? +

Douglas has no public transport services. There is no rail or bus service to the locality; a private vehicle is required for all trips, with Toowoomba being the nearest service hub.

What is the population of Douglas? +

According to the 2021 Census, Douglas had a population of approximately 152 residents, with a very low population density of around 3 people per square kilometre across its 50 square kilometre area.

Is Douglas a good place to live? +

Douglas suits those seeking a remote farming lifestyle on the Darling Downs, with affordable rural land and wide open spaces, though all services and amenities require a drive to Goombungee or Toowoomba.

What is the postcode for Douglas (Toowoomba Region)? +

The postcode for Douglas in the Toowoomba Region is 4354, shared with surrounding Darling Downs localities.

Is Douglas a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Douglas is part of the Toowoomba 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.