Rosalie Plains

QLD 4401 • Queensland

54
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
38.80 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordableFamily-Friendly
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About Rosalie Plains

Rosalie Plains is a small rural locality in Queensland's Darling Downs region, situated in the Toowoomba Regional Council local government area approximately 30 kilometres north-west of Oakey and 60 kilometres north-west of Toowoomba. With a population of around 54 residents, it is a farming community surrounded by the fertile agricultural land that characterises the Darling Downs — one of Australia's most productive cropping regions. The landscape is predominantly flat to gently undulating black soil plains used for grain farming.

Residents of Rosalie Plains enjoy a traditional Darling Downs rural lifestyle, with the community centred around agriculture and the pastoral industry. Toowoomba — Queensland's largest inland city — provides access to full urban amenities including hospitals, schools, shopping centres, and tertiary education, while Oakey offers closer local services. The region's agricultural productivity, wide open skies, and strong community spirit appeal to farming families and those seeking affordable rural property with proximity to regional services.

Rosalie Plains falls under postcode 4401 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
Postcode
4401
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.47°, 151.70°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
38.80 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4401

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4401, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,949
Median 2023–24
$52,903
20.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,592

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4401; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
150 km
By Train
No direct rail; Queensland Rail service from Toowoomba to Brisbane takes approx. 2 hr 30 min
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 50 min - 2 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 40 min

🛣️ Car essential; nearest town Oakey is ~30 km; Toowoomba ~60 km for full services

Walkability Car-Dependent

Entirely rural farming area; no footpaths, public transport, or local services within the locality

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
54
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 Rosalie Plains. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
826.8 / 100k
Motor vehicle theft
288.8 / 100k
Non-FV assault
879.2 / 100k
Robbery (unarmed)
15 / 100k
Steal from vehicle
446 / 100k

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Rosalie Plains QLD? +

Rosalie Plains is a small rural locality in the Toowoomba Regional Council area on Queensland's Darling Downs, about 30 kilometres north-west of Oakey and 60 kilometres north-west of Toowoomba.

What is Rosalie Plains known for? +

Rosalie Plains is a farming community situated on the productive black soil plains of the Darling Downs, known for grain cropping and pastoral farming.

How far is Rosalie Plains from Toowoomba? +

Rosalie Plains is approximately 60 kilometres north-west of Toowoomba, which is the nearest major regional city providing full urban services.

Is Rosalie Plains a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Rosalie Plains 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.

What is the population of Rosalie Plains? +

Rosalie Plains had a population of 54 at the 2021 Census.