Stonehenge (Barcoo - Qld)
QLD 4357 • Queensland
About Stonehenge (Barcoo - Qld)
Stonehenge is a tiny remote locality in the Barcoo region of southern Queensland, covering an expansive 15,436 square kilometres of outback grazing country. The 2021 census recorded just 58 residents across this vast area, reflecting the extreme sparsity typical of Queensland's Channel Country and Maranoa hinterland. The landscape is dominated by semi-arid Mitchell grass plains and mulga scrub, shaped by the seasonal flooding patterns of the inland river systems. The region's vast pastoral runs support beef cattle and sheep operations that have defined the local economy for well over a century.
Life in Stonehenge is quintessentially outback Queensland, defined by self-reliance, vast distances, and a close-knit pastoral community. There are minimal local services, and residents depend on periodic trips to larger regional towns for supplies and medical care. The locality's remote beauty and wide-open skies attract outback travellers and those seeking an authentic experience of Australia's interior. The area sits within one of Australia's most distinctive natural environments, where the rhythms of drought and flood shape both the land and the people who call it home.
Stonehenge (Barcoo - Qld) falls under postcode 4357 and is governed by the Toowoomba Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Southern Downs electorate.
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4357
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4357, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4357; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Toowoomba
🛣️ Extreme remoteness means private vehicle is the only transport option. Roads may be unsealed and impassable after heavy rain. Toowoomba is the nearest large regional centre. For medical emergencies, Royal Flying Doctor Service is critical.
There are no walkable amenities or public transport of any kind. A reliable 4WD or high-clearance vehicle is recommended for navigating remote local roads.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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19 Simmons Street
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25 Walpole Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Toowoomba Local Government Area, which contains Stonehenge (Barcoo - Qld). Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.