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Irvingdale

QLD 4404 • Queensland

163
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
172.24 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalCar-DependentSemi-Rural
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About Irvingdale

Irvingdale is a rural locality split across the Toowoomba Region and the Western Downs Region of Queensland, situated approximately 25 kilometres east of Dalby and around 75 kilometres north-west of Toowoomba on the Darling Downs. The locality covers around 172 square kilometres of highly productive agricultural land, typical of the rich black soil plains of the Western Downs. With a population of approximately 163 residents, Irvingdale is a sparsely settled farming area with land predominantly used for grain cropping and cattle grazing.

Residents rely on Dalby, the service hub of the Western Downs, for schools, shops, hospitals, and community facilities, accessible via the Dalby-Nungil Road and surrounding rural roads. The area is part of Queensland's agricultural heartland, known for sorghum, wheat, and cotton production. Irvingdale suits those engaged in primary industries or seeking a deeply rural lifestyle on the productive Darling Downs, with Toowoomba providing broader urban services within an hour's drive.

Irvingdale falls under postcode 4404 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 Warrego electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4404
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Toowoomba
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Warrego
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.33°, 151.48°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
172.24 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4404

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4404 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$57,628
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$63,352

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4404; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus services — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
202 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest rail is Toowoomba (~75km away)
By Car (Peak)
2.5–3 hours to Brisbane CBD via Warrego Highway/M2
By Car (Off-Peak)
2–2.5 hours to Brisbane CBD

🛣️ Dalby (25km west) is the nearest service centre; Toowoomba (75km SE) for major services

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Entirely agricultural area with no local services — a car or truck is essential for everything

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
163
▲ 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 Irvingdale. 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 Irvingdale known for? +

Irvingdale is known as part of Queensland's highly productive Darling Downs agricultural region, with broad-acre cropping of wheat, sorghum, and cotton alongside cattle grazing on the fertile black soil plains.

How far is Irvingdale from Toowoomba? +

Irvingdale is approximately 75 kilometres north-west of Toowoomba CBD, roughly a 1-hour drive via the Warrego Highway. The town of Dalby is around 25 kilometres to the west.

Does Irvingdale have public transport? +

Irvingdale has no public transport services. There is no rail or regular bus service in the locality. A private vehicle is essential for all travel, with Dalby being the nearest service centre.

What is the population of Irvingdale? +

According to the 2021 Census, Irvingdale has a population of 163 residents, spread across a large 172 square kilometre rural area spanning two local government regions.

Is Irvingdale a good place to live? +

Irvingdale suits those involved in broad-acre farming or rural industries on the Darling Downs. It offers a quiet, spacious lifestyle on productive agricultural land, with Dalby nearby for services and Toowoomba accessible for broader urban amenities.

What is the postcode for Irvingdale? +

The postcode for Irvingdale is 4404, which it shares with Dalby and nearby localities in the Darling Downs region of Queensland.

Is Irvingdale a safe area? +

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