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Pinelands

QLD 4355 • Queensland

81
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
27.80 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralDarling DownsSemi-RuralAgricultural
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About Pinelands

Pinelands is a small rural locality in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland, situated in the Darling Downs on the New England Highway approximately 43 kilometres north of Toowoomba and about 11 kilometres from the service town of Crows Nest. The locality covers around 28 square kilometres of mixed farming and grazing land on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range. With a 2021 Census population of 81 residents, Pinelands is a quiet semi-rural community whose residents largely rely on nearby Crows Nest for everyday services and amenities.

The surrounding landscape offers classic Darling Downs scenery — rolling hills, open farmland, and patches of eucalypt woodland. Residents access schools, shops, medical services, and community facilities in Crows Nest, a small service town with a state school, medical centre, and local businesses. Toowoomba, a major regional city with a full range of services, universities, and hospitals, is roughly 43 kilometres south via the New England Highway. The area appeals to those seeking a rural lifestyle within reasonable reach of regional services.

Pinelands falls under postcode 4355 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 Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4355
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Toowoomba
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.18°, 152.01°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
27.80 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4355

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4355, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$34,364
Median 2023–24
$41,772
▲ 21.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$51,684

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4355; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Bus Queensland Route 950 — Toowoomba (via Crows Nest) Approx. 1 hr 10 min to Toowoomba

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
158 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest rail access is at Toowoomba
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 2 hrs via New England Highway and Toowoomba Bypass
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 1 hr 45 min

🛣️ Bus Queensland operates services from Crows Nest to Toowoomba; Pinelands is served by hail-and-ride on the New England Highway corridor

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

There are no shops or services within Pinelands; a car is essential for all daily needs, with Crows Nest being the nearest service town

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
81
▲ 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 Pinelands. 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 Pinelands known for? +

Pinelands is a quiet farming locality in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, known for its mixed agricultural land and rural lifestyle. It sits on the New England Highway corridor between Crows Nest and Yarraman in the Toowoomba Region.

How far is Pinelands from Toowoomba? +

Pinelands is approximately 43 kilometres north of Toowoomba, about a 35–45 minute drive via the New England Highway. Crows Nest, the nearest service town, is around 11 kilometres away.

Does Pinelands have public transport? +

Pinelands has limited public transport via a Bus Queensland service (Route 950) that operates along the New England Highway corridor connecting Crows Nest to Toowoomba on weekdays. There is no train service; the nearest rail access is at Toowoomba.

What is the population of Pinelands? +

According to the 2021 Census, Pinelands had a population of 81 people. There are no schools within the locality; residents attend schools in Crows Nest or surrounding towns.

Is Pinelands a good place to live? +

Pinelands suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle within commuting distance of Toowoomba and Crows Nest. The area is well-suited to farming families and those who value space and natural surroundings, though all services require travel by car to nearby towns.

What is the postcode for Pinelands? +

The postcode for Pinelands, Queensland is 4355, which it shares with Crows Nest and several other localities in the Toowoomba Region.

Is Pinelands a safe area? +

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