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Sugarloaf (Southern Downs - Qld)

QLD 4380 • Queensland

162
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
51.49 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalHinterlandQuiet
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About Sugarloaf (Southern Downs - Qld)

Sugarloaf is a small rural locality in Queensland's Southern Downs region, situated within the Southern Downs Regional Council area near the town of Stanthorpe on the Granite Belt. With a 2021 Census population of 162 across approximately 51 square kilometres, it is a quiet agricultural locality characterised by the cool, elevated climate and granite-studded landscape typical of Queensland's southern border country. The area sits within the Great Dividing Range and is part of one of Australia's most productive cool-climate horticultural and viticultural zones.

The surrounding Granite Belt region is renowned for its apple and stone fruit orchards, vegetable farms, and an emerging wine industry, drawing visitors to cellar doors and farm-gate experiences throughout the year. Stanthorpe, the nearest service centre, offers shops, schools, and community facilities, while the broader area is popular for wine tourism, the Ballandean Estate and other vineyards, and outdoor recreation in Girraween and Sundown national parks. Sugarloaf itself reflects the quiet, rural character of the southern Darling Downs — appealing to those who value cool-climate country living in a scenic highland setting.

Sugarloaf (Southern Downs - Qld) falls under postcode 4380 and is governed by the Southern Downs Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Southern Downs electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4380
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Southern Downs
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Southern Downs
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.71°, 152.03°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
51.49 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4380

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4380, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$33,661
Median 2023–24
$42,222
▲ 25.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$51,950

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4380; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional coach services — Stanthorpe / Warwick / Brisbane 20 min to Stanthorpe; 3–3.5 hrs to Brisbane

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
210 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest rail at Warwick
By Car (Peak)
2.5–3 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
2–2.5 hours

🛣️ Rural locality near Stanthorpe; New England Highway provides access to Brisbane and Warwick

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A dispersed rural locality with no walkable services; all trips to shops and schools require a car

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
162
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
392.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
193.7 / 100k
2yr Up 48.0% 10yr Up 228.7%
Non-FV assault
863.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 138.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
5.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr Up 86.6%
Steal from vehicle
243.4 / 100k
2yr Up 44.7% 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Southern Downs →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sugarloaf (Southern Downs) known for? +

Sugarloaf is a rural locality in the Granite Belt near Stanthorpe, known for the region's cool-climate wine and fruit production, scenic granite landscapes, and proximity to popular vineyards and national parks.

How far is Sugarloaf from Brisbane? +

Sugarloaf is approximately 210 kilometres south-west of Brisbane, roughly a 2–2.5 hour drive via the New England Highway through Warwick and Stanthorpe.

Does Sugarloaf have public transport? +

There is no rail service to Sugarloaf; limited regional coach services connect the Stanthorpe area to Warwick and Brisbane. A private vehicle is the primary means of transport.

What is the population of Sugarloaf? +

The 2021 Census recorded 162 people in Sugarloaf, a sparsely settled locality covering approximately 51 square kilometres of the Southern Downs Granite Belt.

Is Sugarloaf a good place to live? +

Sugarloaf suits those seeking a rural lifestyle in the scenic Granite Belt, with cool summers, wine country surroundings, and a quiet community feel — all within a couple of hours of Brisbane.

What is the postcode for Sugarloaf (Southern Downs)? +

The postcode for Sugarloaf in the Southern Downs region of Queensland is 4380, shared with Stanthorpe and surrounding localities.

Is Sugarloaf a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Sugarloaf is part of the Southern Downs 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.