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Inverlaw

QLD 4610 • Queensland

190
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
67.60 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietSemi-RuralPastoral
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About Inverlaw

Inverlaw is a rural locality in the South Burnett Region of Queensland, situated in the rolling farming country of the South Burnett plateau approximately 30 kilometres south-west of Kingaroy. Covering approximately 68 square kilometres, the locality has a population of around 190 residents and is characterised by the open pastoral and cropping landscapes typical of inland South-East Queensland. The area falls within the federal electorate of Maranoa and the state electorate of Nanango, reflecting its deeply rural and agricultural heritage.

Agriculture has long shaped the character of Inverlaw, with mixed farming including grain crops and cattle grazing historically underpinning the local economy. The Inverlaw Farmers Hall on the Kingaroy Burrandowan Road stands as a testament to the locality's strong community ties and rural tradition. Residents access the full range of services — schools, supermarkets, and healthcare — in Kingaroy, the South Burnett's regional centre known for its peanut farming heritage and the annual Kingaroy Peanut Festival. Inverlaw suits those who value open country living in the quiet farming heartland of southern Queensland.

Inverlaw falls under postcode 4610 and is governed by the South Burnett Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4610
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
South Burnett
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.58°, 151.52°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
67.60 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4610

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4610, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,179
Median 2023–24
$48,269
▲ 17.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,623

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4610; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Kingaroy Bus Service (limited) — Kingaroy Approx 30-40 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
240 km
By Train
No direct train service; drive to Toowoomba or Gympie for limited Queensland Rail connections
By Car (Peak)
3h - 3h 30m
By Car (Off-Peak)
2h 45m - 3h

🛣️ Access via D'Aguilar Highway through Kingaroy; Toowoomba approximately 160km to the south-west

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all daily errands; a drive to Kingaroy is required for shops, services, and schools

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
190
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
1,039.6 / 100k
2yr Down 10.4% 10yr Up 78.5%
Motor vehicle theft
477.2 / 100k
2yr Up 12.8% 10yr Up 320.8%
Non-FV assault
985.6 / 100k
2yr Down 13.8% 10yr Up 133.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
17 / 100k
2yr Down 46.9% 10yr Up 456.0%
Steal from vehicle
383.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 86.7%
View all offence categories for South Burnett →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Inverlaw known for? +

Inverlaw is a quiet agricultural locality known for its mixed farming heritage — including grain crops and grazing — and its strong rural community represented by the historic Inverlaw Farmers Hall. It sits in the South Burnett Region, one of Queensland's key agricultural belts.

How far is Inverlaw from Brisbane? +

Inverlaw is approximately 240 kilometres north-west of Brisbane, a drive of around 3 hours via the D'Aguilar Highway through Kingaroy. Kingaroy, the regional centre, is about 30 kilometres to the north-east.

Does Inverlaw have public transport? +

There is no passenger rail service to Inverlaw or the South Burnett Region. Limited bus services connect the area to Kingaroy, but a private vehicle is essential for all daily transport needs.

What is the population of Inverlaw? +

Inverlaw had a population of approximately 190 people according to the 2021 Census, spread across around 68 square kilometres of rural South Burnett country.

Is Inverlaw a good place to live? +

Inverlaw suits those who value a quiet, open-country farming lifestyle away from urban noise, with a close-knit rural community. Access to services requires a drive to Kingaroy, so it is best suited to those comfortable with car dependency and the pace of a small agricultural community.

What is the postcode for Inverlaw? +

The postcode for Inverlaw, Queensland is 4610, shared with Kingaroy and surrounding South Burnett localities.

Is Inverlaw a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Inverlaw is part of the South Burnett 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.