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Springside

QLD 4356 • Queensland

102
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
31.69 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietAffordable
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About Springside

Springside is a small rural locality on the Darling Downs in Queensland's Toowoomba Region, approximately 35 kilometres south-west of Toowoomba. With a population of 102 at the 2021 Census spread across nearly 32 square kilometres, it is a quiet agricultural community within the Condamine state electorate. The postcode area median taxable income of $53,622 reflects the locality's farming character.

The area is predominantly used for cropping and grazing on the fertile black soil plains of the Darling Downs, one of Australia's most productive agricultural regions. Springside has a long rural heritage, with one of the area's earliest schools being a private slab building on a local property. Residents travel to nearby towns for shopping, schooling, and services, while enjoying the wide-open landscapes and unhurried pace of country life on the Downs.

Springside falls under postcode 4356 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
Queensland
Postcode
4356
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Toowoomba
Federal Electorate
Groom
State Electorate
Condamine
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.66°, 151.55°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
31.69 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4356

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4356, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,773
Median 2023–24
$53,622
▲ 31.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$65,536

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4356; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular services — N/A N/A

Commute to Toowoomba CBD

Distance
35 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
30-35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25-30 min

🛣️ Via local roads to Toowoomba; Brisbane is approximately 130 km east

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No shops, schools, or services within the locality; all errands require driving to nearby towns

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
102
▲ 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 Springside. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
826.8 / 100k
2yr Down 33.3% 10yr Up 12.0%
Motor vehicle theft
288.8 / 100k
2yr Down 19.5% 10yr Up 68.7%
Non-FV assault
879.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 124.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
15 / 100k
2yr Down 31.9% 10yr Up 145.8%
Steal from vehicle
446 / 100k
2yr Down 14.1% 10yr Down 26.0%
View all offence categories for Toowoomba →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Springside known for? +

Springside is a small farming community on the fertile black soil plains of the Darling Downs, one of Australia's premier agricultural regions. The locality has a long rural heritage dating back to early European settlement.

How far is Springside from Toowoomba? +

Springside is approximately 35 kilometres south-west of Toowoomba, a 25–30 minute drive by car.

Does Springside have public transport? +

No public transport services operate in Springside. A private vehicle is essential for all travel, with Toowoomba the nearest centre offering public transport.

What is the population of Springside? +

Springside had a population of 102 people at the 2021 Census, spread across nearly 32 square kilometres of farming country on the Darling Downs.

Is Springside a good place to live? +

Springside is well suited to those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle on acreage, surrounded by productive farmland and within a manageable drive of Toowoomba's services and amenities.

What is the postcode for Springside? +

The postcode for Springside is 4356.

Is Springside a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Springside 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.