South Talwood
QLD 4496 • Queensland
About South Talwood
South Talwood is an extremely remote rural locality in the Goondiwindi Region of south-west Queensland, stretching across nearly 794 square kilometres near the Queensland–New South Wales border. With just 101 residents, the locality has a population density of roughly 0.13 people per square kilometre, making it one of the most sparsely settled areas in the state. The nearest substantial town is Goondiwindi, approximately 107 kilometres to the east.
Agriculture dominates life in South Talwood, with large broadacre properties growing wheat, barley, chickpeas, sorghum, and cotton alongside cattle and sheep grazing. The South-Western railway line, originally built to transport wool and grain, passes through the locality as a freight-only service. Residents rely on the nearby township of Talwood for basic services including a primary school, a pub, and grain depot, while Goondiwindi provides the closest hospital, high schools, and retail. The area's pastoral history dates back to the 1840s, when the district was first opened up for wool grazing.
South Talwood falls under postcode 4496 and is governed by the Goondiwindi Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Southern Downs electorate.
Location
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Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Murrays Coaches (twice weekly) — Toowoomba via Talwood Approximately 4.5 hours to Toowoomba
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Access via Carnarvon Highway to Goondiwindi, then Cunningham Highway to Brisbane. Nearest airport with commercial flights is Moree (NSW) or St George.
No services within the locality; residents drive to Talwood township or Goondiwindi (107 km) for all needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Recreation Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Goondiwindi Local Government Area, which contains South Talwood. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.