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Elbow Valley

QLD 4370 • Queensland

127
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
150.75 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteFarmingLifestyle BlockQueensland
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About Elbow Valley

Elbow Valley is a sparsely populated rural locality in Queensland's Southern Downs Region, situated approximately 25 kilometres south-east of Warwick near the New South Wales border. Covering around 160 square kilometres of undulating grazing country, it had a small population of roughly 130 residents as of the 2021 census. The area is characterised by open farmland, quiet valleys, and a distinctly remote, off-grid atmosphere. It falls within the Southern Downs Regional Council local government area.

Elbow Valley appeals to those seeking large rural lifestyle properties and working farms, with many landholders engaged in beef cattle grazing and dryland cropping. Residents rely on Warwick for schooling, supermarkets, and services, a drive of roughly 30 minutes. The locality offers stunning natural scenery along the border ranges and is popular with those chasing a quiet rural retreat within a reasonable distance of regional amenities. There are no commercial services within the locality itself.

Elbow Valley falls under postcode 4370 and is governed by the Southern Downs Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Southern Downs electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4370
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Southern Downs
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Southern Downs
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.26°, 152.06°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
150.75 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4370

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4370, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,482
Median 2023–24
$49,408
▲ 22.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,479

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4370; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Regional coach — Warwick / Brisbane 30 min to Warwick

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
225 km
By Train
N/A – no local train service
By Bus
N/A – coach from Warwick (~3 hr total)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 15 min

🛣️ Drive to Warwick (~30 min) required before any public transport options

Walkability Car Dependent

Entirely car dependent. No footpaths, local shops, or public transit within the locality.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
127
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
392.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
193.7 / 100k
2yr Up 48.0% 10yr Up 228.7%
Non-FV assault
863.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 138.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
5.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr Up 86.6%
Steal from vehicle
243.4 / 100k
2yr Up 44.7% 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Southern Downs →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elbow Valley known for? +

Elbow Valley is a rural locality on the Southern Downs near the NSW border, known for beef cattle grazing and lifestyle farms on rolling country south-east of Warwick. The area offers spacious rural living in a scenic hinterland setting.

How far is Elbow Valley from Warwick? +

Elbow Valley is approximately 25 kilometres south-east of Warwick in Queensland's Southern Downs Region, about a 25–30 minute drive via local roads.

Does Elbow Valley have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Elbow Valley. Warwick provides the nearest range of services and is accessible by private vehicle.

What is the population of Elbow Valley? +

The 2021 Census recorded 127 residents in Elbow Valley, a small rural locality in the Southern Downs Region near the Queensland-NSW border.

Is Elbow Valley a good place to live? +

Elbow Valley suits those seeking large rural properties and working farms on the Southern Downs fringe. The spacious lifestyle and scenic country appeal to those comfortable with car-dependent, self-reliant rural living.

What is the postcode for Elbow Valley? +

The postcode for Elbow Valley is 4370, covering the Warwick area of Queensland's Southern Downs Region.

Is Elbow Valley a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Elbow Valley is part of the Southern Downs 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.