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Sandy Camp

QLD 4361 • Queensland

104
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
58.98 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalAffordableDarling DownsAcreage

About Sandy Camp

Sandy Camp is a small rural locality in the Southern Downs Region of Queensland, within postcode 4361, located approximately 20 kilometres east of Warwick. With a population of 104 at the 2021 census across 59 square kilometres, it sits on the rolling farmland of the Darling Downs at the eastern edge of the Condamine River catchment. The area features rich black soil plains transitioning to undulating granite country.

Sandy Camp is a quiet agricultural locality centred on mixed farming — cattle, sheep, and cereal cropping on the fertile Darling Downs. Residents rely on Warwick for all shopping, schools, and services. The area offers affordable rural acreage in a scenic setting with views to the Main Range. It appeals to farming families and hobby farmers seeking productive land within easy reach of Warwick and the broader Toowoomba region.

Sandy Camp falls under postcode 4361 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Southern Downs electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4361
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Southern Downs
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.97°, 151.95°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
58.98 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Warwick

Distance
20 km
By Train
N/A — no passenger rail
By Bus
N/A — no bus service
By Car (Peak)
20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15 min

🛣️ Warwick is the nearest town. Toowoomba is about 1 hour. Brisbane is 2.5 hours by car.

Walkability Car Essential

No footpaths, shops, or services. A car is essential for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
104
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sandy Camp known for? +

Sandy Camp is a small farming locality in Queensland's Southern Downs Region, known for its pastoral properties and quiet rural character near Warwick. The area is typical of the productive agricultural lands of the Southern Downs.

How far is Sandy Camp from Warwick? +

Sandy Camp is approximately 20 kilometres from Warwick, about a 15–20 minute drive. Brisbane is roughly 150 km north-east via the New England Highway, approximately 2.5 hours by car.

Does Sandy Camp have public transport? +

Sandy Camp has no public transport services. A car is essential; Warwick is the nearest town for services, and there is no rail or bus connection within the locality.

What is the population of Sandy Camp? +

According to the 2021 Census, Sandy Camp has a population of approximately 104 residents, a small rural community in the Southern Downs Region.

Is Sandy Camp a good place to live? +

Sandy Camp suits those seeking affordable farming land and a quiet rural lifestyle in the Southern Downs, close to Warwick's services and the scenic New England Range country. It appeals to farming families and those seeking a tree change from urban areas.

What is the postcode for Sandy Camp? +

The postcode for Sandy Camp, QLD is 4361.