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Kincora

QLD 4356 • Queensland

71
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
76.93 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalHistoricDarling DownsQuiet
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About Kincora

Kincora is a small rural locality in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland, situated in the Darling Downs approximately 15 kilometres from Pittsworth and around 45 kilometres south of Toowoomba. The locality covers around 77 square kilometres of agricultural land and falls within the federal electorate of Groom and the state electorate of Condamine. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 71 people, spread across approximately 27 dwellings, making Kincora a very lightly settled farming community. Like much of the southern Darling Downs, the area is characterised by highly productive black-soil cropping and grazing country.

Kincora has a long history of rural settlement, with the Kincora Provisional School opening as early as 7 May 1883, later becoming Kincora State School before closing in January 1963. Today, the locality is purely agricultural in character, with no local shops or services; Pittsworth is the nearest service town offering supermarkets, medical facilities, and primary schooling. The Darling Downs Fresh Eggs farm operates in the locality, representing one of the region's larger agricultural businesses. Kincora is only accessible by private vehicle, with the nearest significant transport infrastructure in Toowoomba and Oakey. The broad sweeping paddocks and wide skies of the Condamine plains define the landscape here.

Kincora falls under postcode 4356 and is governed by the Toowoomba Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Groom, while state elections fall under the Condamine electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4356
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Toowoomba
Federal Electorate
Groom
State Electorate
Condamine
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.66°, 151.55°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
76.93 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4356

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4356, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,773
Median 2023–24
$53,622
▲ 31.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$65,536

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4356; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
190 km
By Train
No rail service; nearest station is Oakey (~35 km by car)
By Car (Peak)
2.5–3 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5–3 hr

🛣️ Via Gore Highway and Warrego Highway. Pittsworth is the nearest service town (~15 km). Car is essential.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Kincora is a remote rural farming locality with no local amenities; a car is essential for all errands.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
71
▲ 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 Kincora. 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 Kincora known for? +

Kincora is a quiet agricultural locality in the Darling Downs, known historically for its early settlement and rural school, which operated from 1883 to 1963. Today it is associated with broad-acre farming and the Darling Downs Fresh Eggs operation, one of the region's notable agricultural enterprises.

How far is Kincora from Toowoomba? +

Kincora is approximately 45 kilometres south of Toowoomba, with the nearest service town of Pittsworth around 15 kilometres away. Toowoomba is the closest major centre offering a full range of retail, medical, and educational services.

Does Kincora have public transport? +

Kincora has no public transport. The nearest railway stations are at Oakey (approximately 35 kilometres) and Toowoomba (approximately 45 kilometres). Residents must travel by private vehicle for all services and errands.

What is the population of Kincora? +

According to the 2021 Census, Kincora has a population of 71 people across approximately 27 dwellings, reflecting its character as a lightly settled farming locality in the Toowoomba Region.

Is Kincora a good place to live? +

Kincora suits farming families and those seeking a very quiet, remote rural lifestyle in the productive Darling Downs. With no local services, residents rely on Pittsworth for day-to-day needs and Toowoomba for major shopping, healthcare, and education. The peaceful landscape and agricultural community make it a characterful place for those comfortable with rural self-sufficiency.

What is the postcode for Kincora? +

The postcode for Kincora, Queensland, is 4356, which it shares with several other Darling Downs localities including Bongeen.

Is Kincora a safe area? +

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