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Headington Hill

QLD 4361 • Queensland

87
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
45.92 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalSemi-RuralQuiet
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About Headington Hill

Headington Hill is a small rural locality on the Darling Downs in South-East Queensland, situated approximately 9 kilometres east of Clifton and 46 kilometres south of Toowoomba within the Toowoomba Region. The locality covers around 45.9 square kilometres of highly productive black soil farmland characteristic of the Darling Downs, and recorded a population of 87 residents in the 2021 Census. The area is governed by Toowoomba Regional Council and sits just off the New England Highway corridor that connects Toowoomba and Warwick.

The landscape of Headington Hill is dominated by extensive cropping and grazing properties, with the fertile black vertosol soils of the Darling Downs supporting wheat, sorghum, barley, canola, and other grain crops. The community is tight-knit and rural in character, with residents relying on Clifton to the west for day-to-day services, and Toowoomba — Queensland's largest inland city — for major shopping, hospitals, and schools. Warwick is similarly accessible at around 38 kilometres to the south. Rural and lifestyle properties in the area attract buyers seeking productive agricultural land or spacious hobby farms with easy access to the services of both Clifton and Toowoomba.

Headington Hill 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
45.92 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

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
155 km
By Train
No direct train service; Toowoomba station is approx. 46 km away with Queensland Rail services to Brisbane
By Car (Peak)
2-2.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.75-2 hours

🛣️ New England Highway provides the main route north to Toowoomba and south to Warwick; car is essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all daily needs; Clifton is the nearest service town approximately 9 km to the west

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
87
▲ 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 Headington Hill. 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 Headington Hill known for? +

Headington Hill is known as a productive farming locality on the Darling Downs, with fertile black soil properties supporting grain cropping and livestock grazing. The area is valued for its agricultural land and its location between Clifton and Toowoomba on the New England Highway corridor.

How far is Headington Hill from Toowoomba? +

Headington Hill is approximately 46 kilometres south of Toowoomba, roughly a 35 to 45 minute drive via the New England Highway and the Clifton area. Warwick is about 38 kilometres to the south.

Does Headington Hill have public transport? +

Headington Hill has no public transport services. There is no rail or bus service to the locality. A car is essential for all travel; Clifton provides the nearest local services approximately 9 kilometres to the west.

What is the population of Headington Hill? +

According to the 2021 Census, Headington Hill has a population of 87 residents. It is a sparsely settled rural locality governed by Toowoomba Regional Council in South-East Queensland.

Is Headington Hill a good place to live? +

Headington Hill appeals to those who value a quiet rural lifestyle on the Darling Downs with access to productive agricultural land. Clifton, Toowoomba, and Warwick are all within convenient driving distance, providing a solid range of services and amenities for residents.

What is the postcode for Headington Hill? +

The postcode for Headington Hill, Queensland is 4361, shared with Clifton and other localities on the Darling Downs including Back Plains and Ellangowan.

Is Headington Hill a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Headington Hill 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.