Lavelle
QLD 4357 • Queensland
About Lavelle
Lavelle is a small rural locality in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland's Darling Downs, situated approximately 16.4 kilometres south of Millmerran and 98.7 kilometres south-west of Toowoomba CBD. The locality covers 20.3 square kilometres of productive Darling Downs farmland and recorded a population of 27 at the 2021 census, reflecting a close-knit community of farming families engaged in dryland cropping and grazing. The area forms part of the broader Southern Downs agricultural zone, where rich volcanic black soils support wheat, sorghum, chickpeas and beef cattle enterprises. Kooroongarra Road is the principal route connecting the locality to Millmerran and the wider regional road network.
Lavelle residents enjoy a quiet, traditional Darling Downs farming lifestyle surrounded by the productive black soil plains and wide skies that characterise the Southern Downs. Millmerran (16.4 km north) is the local service township, offering a supermarket, school, hotel, medical clinic and community facilities for surrounding farming districts. Toowoomba (98.7 km north-east) is the nearest large regional city with hospitals, university, major retail and a vibrant arts and dining scene, accessible in about an hour by car. The strong agricultural heritage, community spirit and affordability of rural land in the Southern Downs make Lavelle attractive for farming families seeking a self-sufficient rural lifestyle away from urban pressures.
Lavelle falls under postcode 4357 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
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4357
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4357, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4357; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Local school bus — Millmerran ~25 min
Commute to Brisbane
🛣️ Millmerran (16 km north) is the local service hub. Toowoomba (~99 km north-east) is the regional centre. Goondiwindi (~100 km west) is another option for specialist services. Most residents are employed locally in agriculture.
Lavelle is a dispersed farming locality with no walkable services. All daily needs require a car trip to Millmerran or Toowoomba. A private vehicle is absolutely essential.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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19 Simmons Street
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25 Walpole Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Toowoomba Local Government Area, which contains Lavelle. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.