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Kings Creek

QLD 4361 • Queensland

55
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
34.89 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalCar-Dependent
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About Kings Creek

Kings Creek is a small rural locality in the Toowoomba area on the Darling Downs in Queensland, situated approximately 130 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. With a 2021 Census population of around 50 to 60 residents, it is a sparsely settled farming community. The locality covers approximately 35 square kilometres of farming and grazing land on the southern Darling Downs.

The nearest town of Toowoomba, approximately 20 kilometres away, provides essential services including shopping, schools, and healthcare for residents. The southern Darling Downs around Warwick and Toowoomba is known for wine, stonefruit orchards, and the Girraween National Park. There is no public transport serving Kings Creek; a private vehicle is essential for all daily activities.

Kings Creek falls under postcode 4361 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 Southern Downs electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4361
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Toowoomba
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Southern Downs
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.97°, 151.95°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
34.89 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4361

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4361, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$32,220
Median 2023–24
$43,409
▲ 34.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$51,788

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4361; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular service — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
130 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
2 hr - 2 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr - 2 hr

🛣️ Car is essential; Toowoomba is nearest service centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rural locality with no local shops; car required for all errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
55
▲ 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 Kings Creek. 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 Kings Creek known for? +

Kings Creek is a quiet rural locality in the Toowoomba area on the Darling Downs in Queensland. The locality covers approximately 35 square kilometres of farming and grazing land on the southern Darling Downs.

How far is Kings Creek from Brisbane CBD? +

Kings Creek is approximately 130 kilometres from Brisbane CBD, roughly a 2 to 2 hour drive.

Does Kings Creek have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Kings Creek. A private vehicle is essential, with Toowoomba approximately 20 kilometres away.

What is the population of Kings Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Kings Creek has a small population of around 50 to 60 residents, typical of the sparsely settled the Toowoomba area on the Darling Downs in Queensland.

Is Kings Creek a good place to live? +

Kings Creek suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in the Toowoomba area on the Darling Downs in Queensland, with Toowoomba providing access to everyday services.

What is the postcode for Kings Creek? +

The postcode for Kings Creek is 4361, covering this rural locality in the Toowoomba area on the Darling Downs in Queensland.

Is Kings Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Kings Creek 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.