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Hookswood

QLD 4415 • Queensland

58
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
416.73 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemoteCar-Dependent
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About Hookswood

Hookswood is a vast rural locality in Queensland's Darling Downs region, covering approximately 417 square kilometres approximately 270 kilometres west of Brisbane in the western Darling Downs. With a 2021 Census population of 58 residents, it is a sparsely settled grazing and cropping community in the Miles or Chinchilla district. The expansive landscape is characterised by black soil plains and brigalow scrub country typical of the western Darling Downs.

The towns of Miles or Chinchilla, approximately 30 to 50 kilometres away, provide the nearest shopping, schools, and community services for Hookswood residents. The region is known for its beef cattle, cotton, and grain farming, as well as its gas industry around Chinchilla. There is no public transport and a private vehicle is essential for all daily activities. The remote, wide open pastoral landscape offers a classic outback Queensland experience.

Hookswood falls under postcode 4415 and is governed by the Western Downs Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Callide electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4415
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Western Downs
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Callide
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.63°, 150.21°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
416.73 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4415

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4415, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,650
Median 2023–24
$53,665
▲ 28.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$62,340

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4415; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Miles
35 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

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

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
270 km
By Train
Drive to Miles; Queensland Rail Western Line to Brisbane (~5 hr)
By Car (Peak)
3 hr - 3 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 45 min - 3 hr

🛣️ Warrego Highway provides main access east to Brisbane

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Remote rural locality; car required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
58
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
657.5 / 100k
2yr Down 30.7% 10yr Up 20.4%
Motor vehicle theft
401.8 / 100k
2yr Down 33.7% 10yr Up 135.9%
Non-FV assault
1,093.1 / 100k
2yr Down 23.7% 10yr Up 96.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
8.4 / 100k
2yr Down 41.0% 10yr Down 42.6%
Steal from vehicle
663.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 35.2%
View all offence categories for Western Downs →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hookswood known for? +

Hookswood is a large remote rural locality in Queensland's western Darling Downs, known for beef cattle grazing and broad-acre cropping in the black soil plains country near Miles.

How far is Hookswood from Brisbane? +

Hookswood is approximately 270 kilometres west of Brisbane CBD, roughly a 3 to 3.5 hour drive via the Warrego Highway.

Does Hookswood have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Hookswood. Miles, approximately 35 kilometres away, has Queensland Rail services on the Western Main Line.

What is the population of Hookswood? +

According to the 2021 Census, Hookswood has a population of approximately 58 residents across its large 417 square kilometre rural area.

Is Hookswood a good place to live? +

Hookswood suits those involved in broad-acre farming or the gas industry of the western Darling Downs, offering remote rural living with services available in Miles and Chinchilla.

What is the postcode for Hookswood? +

The postcode for Hookswood is 4415, covering this rural locality in the Darling Downs region of Queensland.

Is Hookswood a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Hookswood is part of the Western 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.