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Mount Colliery

QLD 4370 • Queensland

117
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
107.60 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSouthern DownsAgriculturalRemote
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About Mount Colliery

Mount Colliery is a large rural locality in the Southern Downs Region of south-east Queensland, positioned approximately 30 kilometres east of Warwick and 178 kilometres south-west of Brisbane near the Great Dividing Range escarpment. The locality covers over 107 square kilometres of open farming country, with 117 residents recorded in the 2021 Census at a density of just over one person per square kilometre. The median household income reflects the modest agricultural economy typical of grazing and mixed-farming communities in the Southern Downs.

The landscape around Mount Colliery features the elevated terrain and cool climate of the Southern Downs near the Great Dividing Range, with the nearby town of Killarney — known for its scenic waterfalls and small-town character — providing the closest community services approximately 11 kilometres to the south. Warwick, the regional hub of the Southern Downs, offers full services including supermarkets, schools, a hospital, and transport links within about 30 kilometres. The area's cooler climate, scenic highland surroundings, and quiet rural character attract those seeking a peaceful lifestyle in south-east Queensland.

Mount Colliery falls under postcode 4370 and is governed by the Southern Downs 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
4370
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Southern Downs
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Southern Downs
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.25°, 152.37°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
107.60 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4370

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4370, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,482
Median 2023–24
$49,408
▲ 22.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,479

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4370; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
178 km
By Train
No direct train service; Greyhound/coach services operate from Warwick (~30 km away) to Brisbane
By Car (Peak)
2.5-3 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5 hours

🛣️ Car essential; New England Highway connects Warwick to Brisbane via Toowoomba; Killarney 11 km south is nearest small service town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A private vehicle is essential for all errands in this remote rural locality near the Great Dividing Range

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
117
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Southern Downs Local Government Area, which contains Mount Colliery. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
392.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
193.7 / 100k
2yr Up 48.0% 10yr Up 228.7%
Non-FV assault
863.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 138.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
5.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr Up 86.6%
Steal from vehicle
243.4 / 100k
2yr Up 44.7% 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Southern Downs →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mount Colliery known for? +

Mount Colliery is a quiet rural locality in Queensland's Southern Downs, known for its expansive grazing land and farming country near the Great Dividing Range escarpment, close to the scenic town of Killarney.

How far is Mount Colliery from Warwick? +

Mount Colliery is approximately 30 kilometres east of Warwick, the regional centre of the Southern Downs, making it about a 25-minute drive via local roads.

Does Mount Colliery have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Mount Colliery. A private vehicle is essential; Killarney (11 km south) is the nearest small service town, and Warwick (30 km west) offers full regional services.

What is the population of Mount Colliery? +

The 2021 Census recorded 117 residents in Mount Colliery across its 107 square kilometre area — one of the sparsest population densities in the Southern Downs Region.

Is Mount Colliery a good place to live? +

Mount Colliery suits those seeking a tranquil, expansive rural lifestyle in south-east Queensland's Southern Downs, with Killarney and Warwick accessible by car for everyday needs and services.

What is the postcode for Mount Colliery? +

The postcode for Mount Colliery is 4370, shared with Warwick and surrounding Southern Downs localities in south-east Queensland.

Is Mount Colliery a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mount Colliery is part of the Southern Downs 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.