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Nangwee

QLD 4407 • Queensland

65
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
70.46 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Nangwee

Nangwee is a small rural locality in south-east Queensland, situated approximately 240 kilometres west of Brisbane within the Western Downs Regional Council area. Covering around 70 square kilometres of grazing and cropping land in the Darling Downs hinterland, the locality lies north-west of Chinchilla in the productive agricultural zone of western Queensland. With a 2021 Census population of 65 residents, Nangwee is a quiet pastoral community in the heart of Queensland's Western Downs.

The surrounding landscape is characterised by the dark clay soils of the Western Downs, supporting grain cropping, cotton farming, and beef cattle enterprises typical of this highly productive agricultural region. The nearby town of Chinchilla, known as the 'Melon Capital of Australia' and famous for its biennial Chinchilla Melon Festival, provides the nearest services including shops, schools, and medical facilities. Nangwee suits farming families involved in the broadacre agriculture and livestock industries that define the Western Downs of Queensland.

Nangwee falls under postcode 4407 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
4407
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Toowoomba
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Southern Downs
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.56°, 150.96°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
70.46 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4407

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4407 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$50,958
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$61,246

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4407; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Chinchilla
30 km
N/A (drive only)

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
240 km
By Train
Queensland Rail Westlander from Chinchilla (~5 hrs to Brisbane, 2x weekly)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 45 min – 3 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 30 min – 3 hrs

🛣️ Accessed via Warrego Highway; car essential for local travel; Chinchilla is the nearest service hub

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Nangwee is a remote rural locality with no local services; a car is required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
65
▲ 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 Nangwee. 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 Nangwee known for? +

Nangwee is a quiet farming locality in Queensland's Western Downs, surrounded by productive grain, cotton, and cattle operations on the fertile dark clay soils near Chinchilla.

How far is Nangwee from Brisbane? +

Nangwee is approximately 240 kilometres west of Brisbane, making it roughly a 2.5 to 3 hour drive via the Warrego Highway. Chinchilla is the nearest service town, about 30 kilometres away.

Does Nangwee have public transport? +

Nangwee has no local public transport. The Queensland Rail Westlander service operates from Chinchilla (approximately 30km away) twice weekly to Brisbane, but a car is essential for daily travel.

What is the population of Nangwee? +

According to the 2021 Census, Nangwee has a population of approximately 65 residents, reflecting its nature as a small agricultural community in the Western Downs.

Is Nangwee a good place to live? +

Nangwee suits those involved in Western Downs farming, offering productive agricultural land, wide open spaces, and a quiet rural lifestyle with Chinchilla's essential services accessible within a short drive.

What is the postcode for Nangwee? +

The postcode for Nangwee is 4407.

Is Nangwee a safe area? +

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