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Downsfield

QLD 4570 • Queensland

86
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
25.39 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralQuietSemi-Rural
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About Downsfield

Downsfield is a small rural locality in Queensland's Gympie Region, situated in the hinterland south-west of Gympie town. The locality covers approximately 25 square kilometres and had a population of 86 residents at the 2021 Census. It falls within the Gympie Regional Council area and is primarily an agricultural community with properties centred on grazing and mixed farming. The median taxable income for the broader Gympie postcode area is around $48,143 reflecting the modest rural economy of the district.

Downsfield has a quiet rural character with no commercial facilities of its own; residents depend on Gympie — approximately 20 to 25 kilometres to the north-east — for shopping, schools, healthcare, and services. The Downsfield State School, which operated from 1918 to 1966, is a reminder of the locality's longer settlement history as a farming community. The broader Gympie Region is known for its timber and agricultural heritage, scenic hinterland ranges, and the Mary River which runs through the region. Properties in Downsfield are typically rural residential or farm holdings, offering a peaceful lifestyle close to the Gympie hinterland.

Downsfield falls under postcode 4570 and is governed by the Gympie Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Longman, while state elections fall under the Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4570
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gympie
Federal Electorate
Longman
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.15°, 152.62°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
25.39 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4570

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4570, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,494
Median 2023–24
$48,143
▲ 25.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,221

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4570; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Gympie North Station
22 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service to Downsfield — Gympie township Car required; ~20–25 min drive

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
175 km
By Train
No direct service; nearest station Gympie North (~22 km away)
By Car (Peak)
2–2.5 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.75–2 hr

🛣️ Access via Bruce Highway; Gympie is the nearest service centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A private vehicle is essential for all daily needs in this dispersed rural locality

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
86
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
565 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 51.2%
Motor vehicle theft
340.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 116.8%
Non-FV assault
646.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 47.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
8.5 / 100k
2yr Down 56.6% 10yr Up 328.2%
Steal from vehicle
406.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 74.9%
View all offence categories for Gympie →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Downsfield known for? +

Downsfield is a small rural farming locality in the Gympie hinterland. It is notable for its historical Downsfield State School, which operated from 1918 to 1966, and its pastoral landscape of grazing and mixed farming typical of the broader Gympie Region.

How far is Downsfield from Brisbane? +

Downsfield is approximately 175 kilometres north of Brisbane, making it about a 2 hour drive via the Bruce Highway. Gympie town is the nearest service centre, roughly 20 to 25 kilometres to the north-east.

Does Downsfield have public transport? +

There is no regular public bus service to Downsfield. The nearest train station is Gympie North, about 22 kilometres away, which has limited long-distance rail services. A car is essential for residents.

What is the population of Downsfield? +

Downsfield had a population of 86 residents at the 2021 Census, spread across approximately 25 square kilometres of rural hinterland within the Gympie Regional Council area.

Is Downsfield a good place to live? +

Downsfield is ideal for those who value a quiet rural lifestyle with privacy and open space. Residents are within reasonable driving distance of Gympie's schools, hospital, and shops, making it workable for families and retirees who do not mind being away from urban amenities.

What is the postcode for Downsfield? +

The postcode for Downsfield, Queensland is 4570, shared with nearby Gympie and several surrounding localities.

Is Downsfield a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Downsfield is part of the Gympie 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.