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Lockrose

QLD 4342 • Queensland

564
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
18.60 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordableFamily-FriendlyYoung Families
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About Lockrose

Lockrose is a small rural locality in the Lockyer Valley Region of Queensland, situated approximately 8 kilometres south of Laidley and around 80 kilometres west of Brisbane. The area is known for its fertile agricultural land and forms part of the broader Lockyer Valley, often dubbed the 'Salad Bowl of Australia' for its intensive market gardening and vegetable production. With a modest residential population, Lockrose is characterised by a mix of small farming enterprises and acreage lifestyle properties.

The lifestyle in Lockrose is peaceful and community-oriented, centred around agricultural heritage and outdoor living. Residents primarily consist of families and farming households, many of whom are connected to the farming economy or commute to Laidley and Ipswich for work. Lockrose State School serves the local primary-age children, while secondary students typically travel to Laidley State High School. The area offers affordable land and a genuine rural atmosphere within reasonable reach of the Ipswich and Greater Brisbane regions.

Lockrose falls under postcode 4342 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
Queensland
Postcode
4342
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Lockyer Valley
Federal Electorate
Wright
State Electorate
Lockyer
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.54°, 152.38°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
18.60 km²
Population Density
30 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4342

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4342 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$53,013
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$61,224

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4342; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Laidley Station (no current passenger service)
8.5 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Translink regional bus — Laidley ~20 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
80 km
By Train
N/A — no direct rail; drive to Springfield Central or Ipswich (~45-50 km) for train to Brisbane (~50 min)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 15 min via Warrego Hwy
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr

🛣️ Laidley (8 km north) is the nearest town with services. No direct public transport to Brisbane; a car is recommended.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural location with limited footpaths; car essential for most trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
564
▲ 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 Lockrose. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
479.5 / 100k
2yr Up 15.5% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
254.9 / 100k
2yr Up 28.5% 10yr Up 32.5%
Non-FV assault
1,049.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 162.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
6.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 36.0%
Steal from vehicle
393.1 / 100k
2yr Up 34.7% 10yr Up 72.5%
View all offence categories for Lockyer Valley →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lockrose located? +

Lockrose is a rural locality in the Lockyer Valley Region of Queensland, approximately 8 km south of Laidley and 80 km west of Brisbane.

What school serves Lockrose? +

Lockrose State School, a government primary school on Zabel Road, serves local children. Secondary students typically attend Laidley State High School, approximately 8 km away.

Is there public transport in Lockrose? +

There is limited public transport in Lockrose. A private vehicle is recommended for most trips. Laidley, 8 km to the north, has some regional bus services.

What is Lockrose known for? +

Lockrose is part of Queensland's Lockyer Valley, known as the 'Salad Bowl of Australia' due to its fertile soils and intensive market gardening and vegetable farming.

Is Lockrose a safe area? +

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

What is the population of Lockrose? +

Lockrose had a population of 564 at the 2021 Census.