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Freestone

QLD 4370 • Queensland

208
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
56.09 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalHistoricDarling DownsQuiet
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About Freestone

Freestone is a rural locality and small township in Queensland's Southern Downs Region, approximately 15 kilometres north of Warwick within the Southern Downs Regional Council area. Covering around 56 square kilometres of productive Darling Downs agricultural land, the locality is characterised by cropping and dairy farms, grazing properties, and rural lifestyle blocks. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 208 residents, reflecting the area's tight-knit rural farming community.

Freestone has a long history on the Darling Downs, including the heritage-listed Freestone State School which has served the community since the early twentieth century. The historic Maryvale branch railway line once connected Freestone to Warwick, opening in 1911. Today, residents drive to Warwick — around 15 minutes to the south-west — for secondary schooling, major retail, and healthcare, while the pastoral landscape offers sweeping views across the Darling Downs. Freestone suits those drawn to a quiet farming lifestyle within easy reach of a regional centre.

Freestone 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
56.09 km²
Population Density
4 /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

  • Limited regional bus services — Warwick approx. 20 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
160 km
By Train
No direct rail from Freestone; drive to Warwick (~15 km), limited rail connections
By Car (Peak)
approx. 2.5 hours to Brisbane CBD via Cunningham Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
approx. 2 hours to Brisbane CBD via Cunningham Highway

🛣️ Toowoomba is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes to the north. Car is the primary mode of transport.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A farming locality with no local retail; a car is required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
208
▲ 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 Freestone. 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 Freestone known for? +

Freestone is known for its long agricultural history on the Darling Downs, with cropping and dairy farms forming the backbone of the community. Freestone State School has served the locality since the early twentieth century, and the area was once connected to Warwick by the historic Maryvale branch railway line.

How far is Freestone from Warwick? +

Freestone is approximately 15 kilometres north of Warwick, a drive of around 15–20 minutes via local roads. Warwick is the main service centre for residents.

Does Freestone have public transport? +

Public transport options in Freestone are very limited. There is no railway station in the locality, and bus services to Warwick are infrequent. A car is essential for residents.

What is the population of Freestone? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 208 residents in Freestone, across approximately 76 dwellings, consistent with its character as a small rural farming locality.

Is Freestone a good place to live? +

Freestone suits those seeking a traditional farming lifestyle on the beautiful Darling Downs, with Warwick's services a short drive away. It appeals to primary producers, hobby farmers, and those who value wide open spaces and a close rural community.

What is the postcode for Freestone? +

The postcode for Freestone QLD is 4370, which it shares with Warwick and surrounding Southern Downs localities.

Is Freestone a safe area? +

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