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Spring Creek (Toowoomba - Qld)

QLD 4343 • Queensland

195
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
71.72 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalLockyer ValleyQuiet
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About Spring Creek (Toowoomba - Qld)

Spring Creek is a rural locality split between the Toowoomba Region and the Southern Downs Region of Queensland, situated approximately 100 kilometres south-west of Brisbane in the fertile Lockyer Valley region. The locality covers 71.7 square kilometres and recorded a population of 195 residents at the 2021 Census across 76 dwellings. Spring Creek falls within the state electorate of Lockyer, an area celebrated as one of Queensland's most productive agricultural zones — often referred to as the salad bowl of Australia — known for intensive vegetable farming and mixed agriculture.

The surrounding Lockyer Valley landscape is characterised by market gardens, broadacre cropping, and livestock properties, with the rich alluvial soils supporting a diverse range of produce year-round. Nearby towns including Gatton and Laidley provide essential services such as schools, shops, and medical facilities, while Toowoomba lies approximately 60 kilometres to the west for larger retail and commercial amenities. Spring Creek suits those drawn to a productive agricultural setting with convenient access to regional services and a strong farming community ethos.

Spring Creek (Toowoomba - Qld) falls under postcode 4343 and is governed by the Lockyer Valley Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wright, while state elections fall under the Lockyer electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4343
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Lockyer Valley
Federal Electorate
Wright
State Electorate
Lockyer
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.66°, 152.22°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
71.72 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4343

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4343, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$36,799
Median 2023–24
$44,522
▲ 21.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$53,114

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4343; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • School bus services — Gatton area schools Approx 20 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
100 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Gatton station (~15 km) then Queensland Rail to Brisbane (~1 hr 20 min)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 20 min – 1 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr – 1 hr 20 min

🛣️ Access via Warrego Highway and Gatton-Clifton Road; Gatton is the nearest service centre at ~15 km

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Spring Creek is a dispersed rural locality with no walkable services; a car is essential for all daily needs, with Gatton the nearest town

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
195
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Lockyer Valley Local Government Area, which contains Spring Creek (Toowoomba - Qld). Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
479.5 / 100k
2yr Up 15.5% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
254.9 / 100k
2yr Up 28.5% 10yr Up 32.5%
Non-FV assault
1,049.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 162.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
6.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 36.0%
Steal from vehicle
393.1 / 100k
2yr Up 34.7% 10yr Up 72.5%
View all offence categories for Lockyer Valley →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spring Creek (Toowoomba) known for? +

Spring Creek (Toowoomba) is a rural locality in the Lockyer Valley, a region renowned as Queensland's salad bowl for its highly productive market gardens, vegetable farms, and broadacre cropping. The fertile alluvial soils support intensive agriculture and a strong farming community.

How far is Spring Creek from Brisbane? +

Spring Creek is approximately 100 kilometres south-west of Brisbane by road, roughly a 1 hour to 1 hour 45 minute drive depending on traffic, accessible via the Warrego Highway.

Does Spring Creek have public transport? +

Spring Creek has no direct public bus or rail service. Residents can access Queensland Rail services at Gatton station, approximately 15 kilometres away. A car is the most practical way to get around.

What is the population of Spring Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Spring Creek (Toowoomba - Qld) has a population of 195 residents across 76 dwellings, spread over 71.7 square kilometres of Lockyer Valley farmland.

Is Spring Creek a good place to live? +

Spring Creek is ideal for farming families and those who value a rural agricultural lifestyle in one of Queensland's most productive growing regions. Nearby Gatton and Laidley provide schools and everyday services, with Toowoomba accessible for larger needs.

What is the postcode for Spring Creek? +

The postcode for Spring Creek (Toowoomba - Qld) is 4343, shared with Gatton and surrounding Lockyer Valley localities.

Is Spring Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Spring Creek is part of the Lockyer Valley 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.