East Greenmount
QLD 4359 • Queensland
About East Greenmount
East Greenmount is a rural locality in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland, located approximately 29 kilometres south of Toowoomba and 22.7 kilometres north of Clifton on the Darling Downs. Covering around 42 square kilometres, the locality had a population of 351 residents at the 2021 census, making it one of the more settled rural communities in the southern Darling Downs. The area is characterised by fertile agricultural land, open grassland, and views toward the Great Dividing Range to the east, typical of the rich farming country that defines the Darling Downs region.
East Greenmount is a farming-oriented community, with the surrounding land supporting grain cropping, beef cattle, and mixed agriculture. The New England Highway passes nearby, providing convenient access to Toowoomba — the region's major city — for schools, hospitals, shopping, and employment. The locality has a quiet, country character that appeals to farming families and those seeking a rural lifestyle within commuting distance of Toowoomba. Smaller service towns such as Greenmount and Clifton provide basic amenities closer to home.
East Greenmount falls under postcode 4359 and is governed by the Toowoomba Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wright, while state elections fall under the Lockyer electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4359
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4359 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4359; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- School bus services — Greenmount / Clifton / Toowoomba 30–45 min
Commute to Toowoomba
🛣️ Toowoomba is the nearest major city (29 km). Clifton is 22.7 km south. The New England Highway is the main arterial route.
A rural locality with no local shops or footpaths. All daily needs require a car, with Toowoomba the primary destination for services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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14534 New England Highway
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Haldon Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Toowoomba Local Government Area, which contains East Greenmount. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.