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Lemontree

QLD 4357 • Queensland

27
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
49.01 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Lemontree

Lemontree is a quiet rural locality in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland, situated on the fertile Darling Downs approximately 50 kilometres south-west of Toowoomba and within the Southern Downs state electorate. Covering around 49 square kilometres, the area is characterised by open grazing and cropping land typical of the Darling Downs, with a 2021 Census population of approximately 27 residents. The locality shares postcode 4357 with Millmerran and a collection of surrounding farming communities.

Life in Lemontree centres on agriculture, with residents running cattle, sheep, and broadacre cropping enterprises across large landholdings. The nearby town of Millmerran provides essential services including a small supermarket, schools, and a hospital. The Darling Downs region is celebrated for its rich black soil plains, reliable rainfall compared to further west, and a strong community culture built around the agricultural seasons.

Lemontree 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

State
Queensland
Postcode
4357
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Toowoomba
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Southern Downs
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.96°, 151.10°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
49.01 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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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.

Median 2019–20
$37,322
Median 2023–24
$45,013
▲ 20.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$54,868

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

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
185 km
By Train
No local rail; nearest coaches via Warwick or Toowoomba
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr

🛣️ Drive via Millmerran and Warrego Highway through Toowoomba and Ipswich

Walkability Car-Dependent

No local amenities; a vehicle is essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
27
▲ 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 Lemontree. 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

Where is Lemontree in Queensland? +

Lemontree is a rural locality in the Toowoomba Region of south-east Queensland, about 50 km south-west of Toowoomba on the Darling Downs.

What is the population of Lemontree? +

The 2021 Census recorded approximately 27 residents in Lemontree.

What is the nearest town to Lemontree? +

Millmerran is the nearest town, offering a small supermarket, school, and medical services. Toowoomba is the closest major regional city, about 50 km away.

What farming is done in Lemontree? +

Lemontree is set on the fertile Darling Downs black soil plains, supporting cattle and sheep grazing as well as broadacre cereal and grain cropping.

Is Lemontree a safe area? +

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