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Hopeland

QLD 4413 • Queensland

128
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
274.51 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalOutback
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About Hopeland

Hopeland is a sparsely populated rural locality in the Western Downs Region of Queensland, located approximately 21 kilometres south of Chinchilla and around 294 kilometres west-north-west of Brisbane. The locality covers a vast 274.6 square kilometres of flat agricultural land typical of the Western Downs, with a 2021 Census population of 128 residents and an extremely low population density. The area falls under Western Downs Regional Council and is characterised by extensive farming and grazing properties.

Agriculture — primarily grain cropping and cattle grazing — underpins the local economy and way of life in Hopeland, with properties spanning vast acreages across the gently rolling plains. Chinchilla, a larger regional town known for its melons and rich coal seam gas industry, serves as the primary service hub for residents needing shops, schools, healthcare, and other amenities. The region experiences warm summers and mild winters, and life here is defined by the rhythms of the land, the tight-knit agricultural community, and the wide-open spaces of outback Queensland.

Hopeland falls under postcode 4413 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 Warrego electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4413
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Western Downs
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Warrego
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.36°, 150.64°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
274.51 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4413

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4413, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,211
Median 2023–24
$58,205
▲ 28.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$72,289

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4413; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Chinchilla Approx. 20 min by car

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
294 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest freight rail at Chinchilla
By Car (Peak)
3 hr – 3 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 50 min – 3 hr 10 min

🛣️ Access via Warrego Highway. Chinchilla is the nearest service centre.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A private vehicle is essential for all daily needs in this vast, dispersed agricultural locality.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
128
▲ 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 Hopeland. 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 Hopeland QLD known for? +

Hopeland is known for its broad-acre farming and cattle grazing properties across the Western Downs, forming part of the agricultural heartland of south-west Queensland near Chinchilla.

How far is Hopeland from Brisbane? +

Hopeland is approximately 294 kilometres west-north-west of Brisbane, a drive of around 3 to 3.5 hours via the Warrego Highway.

Does Hopeland have public transport? +

Hopeland has no public transport services. The nearest town, Chinchilla (about 21 km north), has limited regional connections, but a private vehicle is essential for all travel.

What is the population of Hopeland? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 128 people in Hopeland, spread across 274.6 square kilometres of Western Downs farmland.

Is Hopeland a good place to live? +

Hopeland suits those who embrace a rural agricultural lifestyle with vast open spaces and a quiet community atmosphere, though residents must travel to Chinchilla for shops, schools, and services.

What is the postcode for Hopeland QLD? +

The postcode for Hopeland, Queensland is 4413.

Is Hopeland a safe area? +

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