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Millmerran Downs

QLD 4357 • Queensland

103
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
8.43 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalDarling Downs
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About Millmerran Downs

Millmerran Downs is a small rural locality in Queensland's Toowoomba Region, situated approximately 26 kilometres south-west of the town of Millmerran and 108 kilometres south-west of Toowoomba. Covering just 8.4 square kilometres, it had a population of around 103 in the 2021 census. The locality sits in the fertile Darling Downs agricultural belt, an area historically known for its rich black soil cropping country producing wheat, sorghum, and cattle. It forms part of the broader Millmerran district, a quietly productive rural corner of south-east Queensland.

The Darling Downs setting gives Millmerran Downs a classically Australian rural character, with wide open paddocks, working farms, and a close-knit agricultural community. Residents access daily services and community facilities via the town of Millmerran, which has a small main street, school, medical centre, and sporting clubs. Toowoomba, the region's major city, is within a comfortable 90-minute drive and provides access to hospitals, universities, shopping centres, and the annual Carnival of Flowers. The locality suits those who value working farmland and rural community life within reach of a major regional centre.

Millmerran Downs 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
8.43 km²
Population Density
12 /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

Bus Services

  • Regional coach — Millmerran / Toowoomba / Brisbane Approx 3 hrs to Brisbane

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
240 km
By Train
No rail service; nearest station in Toowoomba area
By Bus
Regional coach via Millmerran and Toowoomba, approx 3.5 hrs
By Car (Peak)
Approx 2.5 hrs via Toowoomba and Warrego Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx 2.5 hrs via Toowoomba and Warrego Highway

🛣️ Millmerran (26 km) for local needs; Toowoomba (108 km) is the major service centre

Walkability Car Dependent

Rural locality with no footpath infrastructure; car required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
103
▲ 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 Millmerran Downs. 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 Millmerran Downs known for? +

Millmerran Downs is a small farming locality on the Darling Downs, known for its grain cropping and pastoral properties. It forms part of the broader Millmerran district, one of Queensland's significant agricultural areas.

How far is Millmerran Downs from Toowoomba? +

Millmerran Downs is approximately 108 kilometres south-west of Toowoomba, with Millmerran (approximately 26 km) being the nearest town. Brisbane is roughly 240 kilometres east, about 2.5 hours by car.

Does Millmerran Downs have public transport? +

Millmerran Downs has no public transport services. A car is essential; regional coaches pass through Millmerran and Toowoomba providing connections to Brisbane (approximately 3.5 hours by coach).

What is the population of Millmerran Downs? +

According to the 2021 Census, Millmerran Downs has a population of approximately 103 residents, a small farming community in the Southern Queensland interior.

Is Millmerran Downs a good place to live? +

Millmerran Downs suits those with agricultural ties to the Darling Downs, offering open farming country and a very quiet rural lifestyle. Toowoomba provides the nearest full range of services, and the area is popular with grain and livestock producers.

What is the postcode for Millmerran Downs? +

The postcode for Millmerran Downs, QLD is 4357.

Is Millmerran Downs a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Millmerran Downs 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.