Plainby
QLD 4355 • Queensland
About Plainby
Plainby is a small rural locality in Queensland's Toowoomba Region, situated approximately 44 kilometres north of Toowoomba CBD and 11.5 kilometres west of Crows Nest. Covering around 38 square kilometres of Darling Downs farmland, the area has a long agricultural history stretching back to the 19th century. The 2021 census recorded a population of 56 residents.
Farming remains the backbone of Plainby, with grain and grazing properties defining the landscape. The nearby township of Crows Nest provides essential services including schools, shops, and community facilities. Residents enjoy a classic Queensland country lifestyle, with the larger regional city of Toowoomba accessible in under an hour for more extensive services.
Plainby 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
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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.
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
Commute to Toowoomba CBD
🛣️ Access via New England Highway through Crows Nest
Rural locality; a vehicle is required for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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1 Littleton Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Toowoomba Local Government Area, which contains Plainby. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.