Junction View

QLD 4343 • Queensland

60
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
27.89 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalSemi-Rural
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About Junction View

Junction View is a small rural locality in South East Queensland, situated approximately 80 kilometres south-west of Brisbane near the town of Laidley in the Lockyer Valley. The locality covers around 28 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 60 residents at the 2021 Census. The area is part of the Lockyer Valley, Queensland's vegetable garden, known for its highly productive market gardening and mixed farming operations.

Laidley, approximately 10 kilometres to the south, provides local services including shops, schools, and community facilities. Gatton, roughly 15 kilometres to the west, is the main Lockyer Valley centre and home to the University of Queensland's Gatton campus. The fertile Lockyer Valley soils produce a significant portion of Queensland's fresh vegetables. A car is essential as no public transport directly serves Junction View.

Junction View falls under postcode 4343 and is governed by the Lockyer Valley Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wright, while state elections fall under the Lockyer electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4343
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.66°, 152.22°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
27.89 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4343

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4343, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$36,799
Median 2023–24
$44,522
21.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$53,114

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4343; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Laidley
10 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

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

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
80 km
By Train
No direct train service; drive to Ipswich for Queensland Rail connections
By Car (Peak)
1.5–2 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.5 hours

🛣️ Warrego Highway provides road access to Brisbane via Ipswich

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a car is required for all errands to Laidley or Gatton.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
60
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
479.5 / 100k
Motor vehicle theft
254.9 / 100k
Non-FV assault
1,049.8 / 100k
Robbery (unarmed)
6.5 / 100k
Steal from vehicle
393.1 / 100k

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Junction View known for? +

Junction View is a farming locality in the Lockyer Valley near Laidley, known for its market gardening and mixed farming in one of Queensland's most productive vegetable growing regions.

How far is Junction View from Brisbane CBD? +

Junction View is approximately 80 kilometres south-west of Brisbane CBD, around 1.5 to 2 hours by road via the Warrego Highway.

Does Junction View have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Junction View. Laidley (about 10 km south) provides the nearest services, with Queensland Rail connections available from Ipswich further east.

What is the population of Junction View? +

According to the 2021 Census, Junction View has a population of approximately 60 residents, a small rural locality in the Lockyer Valley.

Is Junction View a good place to live? +

Junction View suits those involved in or interested in the Lockyer Valley's agricultural operations, with Laidley and Gatton providing services and Brisbane accessible within 2 hours.

What is the postcode for Junction View? +

The postcode for Junction View, QLD is 4343.

Is Junction View a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Junction View is part of the Lockyer Valley 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.