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Norwin

QLD 4356 • Queensland

100
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
115.77 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuiet
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About Norwin

Norwin is a small rural locality on the Darling Downs in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland, situated approximately 55 kilometres west of Toowoomba and around 15 kilometres from the town of Cecil Plains. Covering around 116 square kilometres of fertile black-soil plains, Norwin is prime broadacre cropping country characteristic of the Darling Downs, one of Australia's most productive agricultural regions. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 100 residents, reflecting the sparse, working-farm settlement pattern of the surrounding district.

The locality is served by the Toowoomba–Cecil Plains Road and surrounded by expansive wheat, barley, sorghum, and cotton farms that define the Darling Downs landscape. The Bethlehem Lutheran Church on Bowenville Norwin Road and the former Norwin Provisional School are among the community's historical touchpoints, and the Queensland Country Women's Association hall on Brookstead Norwin Road reflects the enduring community ties of the district. Residents travel to Pittsworth or Cecil Plains for shopping and services, and to Toowoomba for major facilities.

Norwin falls under postcode 4356 and is governed by the Toowoomba Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Groom, while state elections fall under the Condamine electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4356
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Toowoomba
Federal Electorate
Groom
State Electorate
Condamine
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.66°, 151.55°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
115.77 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4356

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4356, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,773
Median 2023–24
$53,622
▲ 31.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$65,536

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4356; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Cecil Plains or Toowoomba Car required

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
175 km
By Train
No direct train service; limited Queensland Rail services from Toowoomba
By Car (Peak)
2.5–3 hours via Warrego Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
2–2.5 hours via Warrego Highway

🛣️ Cecil Plains approx. 15km away; Pittsworth approx. 30km; Toowoomba approx. 55km east via Toowoomba–Cecil Plains Road

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A private vehicle is essential for all daily needs; the locality has no walkable amenities

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
100
▲ 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 Norwin. 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 Norwin known for? +

Norwin is known as prime Darling Downs farming country, with deep black-soil plains supporting broadacre crops of wheat, barley, sorghum, and cotton. It is part of one of Australia's most productive agricultural regions, with a small community history including the former Norwin Provisional School and Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

How far is Norwin from Toowoomba? +

Norwin is approximately 55 kilometres west of Toowoomba, roughly a 40–50 minute drive via the Toowoomba–Cecil Plains Road. Cecil Plains, the nearest small town, is about 15 kilometres away.

Does Norwin have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Norwin. A private vehicle is essential, with the Toowoomba–Cecil Plains Road providing the main road access to nearby towns and the Warrego Highway.

What is the population of Norwin? +

According to the 2021 Census, Norwin has a population of approximately 100 residents, consistent with the very sparse settlement pattern typical of the Darling Downs rural fringe.

Is Norwin a good place to live? +

Norwin suits those who value a quiet, rural lifestyle on the open plains of the Darling Downs. It is best suited to farming families or agricultural workers, with the nearest shopping and services located in Cecil Plains and Pittsworth, and major facilities in Toowoomba.

What is the postcode for Norwin? +

The postcode for Norwin is 4356, shared with Pittsworth and several other localities in the Toowoomba Region.

Is Norwin a safe area? +

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