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St Helens (Fraser Coast - Qld)

QLD 4356 • Queensland

123
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
8.80 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietSemi-Rural
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About St Helens (Fraser Coast - Qld)

St Helens is a small rural locality in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland's Darling Downs, situated approximately 18 kilometres north-west of Pittsworth and around 55 kilometres west-south-west of Toowoomba CBD. The locality covers approximately 8.8 square kilometres and had a population of 123 residents at the 2021 Census, with scattered rural residential and agricultural holdings typical of the Darling Downs plains. It falls within the state electorate of Condamine and the federal division of Groom.

The surrounding landscape is dominated by the broad, fertile plains of the Darling Downs — Australia's premier grain and cropping region — with properties predominantly given over to cereal cropping, cotton, and mixed farming. Residents depend on Pittsworth and Toowoomba for services including schools, healthcare, shopping, and transport links. Life in St Helens reflects the quiet, community-oriented character of Darling Downs farming country, where neighbours are spread across the paddocks and a strong rural work ethic defines daily life.

St Helens (Fraser Coast - Qld) 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
8.80 km²
Population Density
14 /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 scheduled bus services — Pittsworth or Toowoomba Approximately 20 min to Pittsworth by car; 50 min to Toowoomba

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
186 km
By Train
No local service; drive to Toowoomba (approx. 55km) for Queensland Rail services to Brisbane (approx. 2–2.5 hr by rail)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 20 min – 2 hr 50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr – 2 hr 30 min

🛣️ Warrego Highway via Toowoomba provides the main road corridor to Brisbane; Pittsworth is the nearest service town at approximately 18km

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Dispersed rural locality on the Darling Downs plains; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
123
▲ 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 St Helens (Fraser Coast - Qld). 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 St Helens (Darling Downs) known for? +

St Helens is a quiet rural locality on the Darling Downs, known for its fertile cropping and grazing land typical of the region. The area is part of one of Australia's most productive agricultural districts, centred on grain farming and mixed agriculture.

How far is St Helens from Toowoomba? +

St Helens is approximately 55 kilometres west-south-west of Toowoomba CBD, roughly a 50-minute drive via the Pittsworth area roads.

Does St Helens have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving St Helens. Residents rely on private vehicles; Pittsworth (approx. 18km) is the nearest town, and Toowoomba (approx. 55km) offers rail connections to Brisbane.

What is the population of St Helens? +

According to the 2021 Census, St Helens (Fraser Coast - Qld) has a population of 123 residents across approximately 8.8 square kilometres on the Darling Downs plains.

Is St Helens a good place to live? +

St Helens suits those who prefer a quiet, self-reliant rural lifestyle on the Darling Downs. It offers affordable land and a genuine farming community atmosphere, though all services require a drive to Pittsworth or Toowoomba.

What is the postcode for St Helens (Fraser Coast - Qld)? +

The postcode for St Helens in this area is 4356, which covers several rural localities in the Pittsworth and Millmerran district of the Darling Downs.

Is St Helens a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. St Helens 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.