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Elphinstone (Toowoomba - Qld)

QLD 4361 • Queensland

60
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
26.67 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalSemi-Rural
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About Elphinstone (Toowoomba - Qld)

Elphinstone is a small rural locality in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, situated approximately 130 kilometres south-west of Brisbane near the city of Toowoomba. The locality covers around 27 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 60 residents at the 2021 Census. It lies in the productive farming country of the Darling Downs, one of Australia's most important agricultural regions known for cereal crops, cotton, and mixed farming.

Toowoomba, approximately 20 kilometres to the north, is Queensland's second-largest city and the capital of the Darling Downs, offering extensive services including hospitals, universities, major retail, and an airport. The city is famous for its Carnival of Flowers each spring and its stately heritage buildings. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport serves the locality.

Elphinstone (Toowoomba - Qld) falls under postcode 4361 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 Southern Downs electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4361
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Toowoomba
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Southern Downs
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.97°, 151.95°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
26.67 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4361

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4361, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$32,220
Median 2023–24
$43,409
▲ 34.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$51,788

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4361; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Toowoomba
20 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
130 km
By Train
Queensland Rail from Toowoomba (approx. 20 km) to Brisbane; approx. 2.5 hours
By Car (Peak)
1.5–2.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.5 hours

🛣️ Warrego Highway provides road access to Brisbane via Ipswich

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; all errands require a drive to Toowoomba.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
60
▲ 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 Elphinstone (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 Elphinstone QLD known for? +

Elphinstone is a farming locality on the Darling Downs near Toowoomba, known for its productive cereal and mixed farming country in one of Australia's most important agricultural regions.

How far is Elphinstone QLD from Brisbane CBD? +

Elphinstone is approximately 130 kilometres south-west of Brisbane CBD, around 1.5 to 2.5 hours by road via the Warrego Highway.

Does Elphinstone QLD have public transport? +

There is no local public transport in Elphinstone. Queensland Rail services operate from Toowoomba (approximately 20 km north) to Brisbane.

What is the population of Elphinstone QLD? +

According to the 2021 Census, Elphinstone has a population of approximately 60 residents, a small rural locality on the Darling Downs.

Is Elphinstone QLD a good place to live? +

Elphinstone suits those with farming interests on the Darling Downs, within easy reach of Toowoomba's extensive services and its famous Carnival of Flowers heritage.

What is the postcode for Elphinstone QLD? +

The postcode for Elphinstone (Toowoomba), QLD is 4361.

Is Elphinstone a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Elphinstone 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.

What is the population of Elphinstone? +

Elphinstone had a population of 60 at the 2021 Census.