Swanfels
QLD 4371 • Queensland
About Swanfels
Swanfels is a rural locality in the Southern Downs Region of Queensland, situated about 26 kilometres north of Killarney and 26 kilometres east-northeast of Warwick, in the scenic ranges south of Toowoomba. The locality covers roughly 127 square kilometres and had a population of 131 people at the 2021 Census. It sits at the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, with the surrounding land primarily used for farming and grazing. Swanfels has a quiet, historic character shaped by generations of rural settlement dating back to the late 19th century.
The community of Swanfels is small but deeply rooted in the land, with farming families forming the backbone of local life. A notable landmark is the Swanfels Pioneer Memorial Park, which honours the early settlers who shaped the district. The area's elevated terrain and proximity to Cunningham's Gap National Park and the Scenic Rim make it attractive to those who value natural beauty and outdoor pursuits. The towns of Warwick and Killarney provide schools, medical services, and everyday shopping for Swanfels residents.
Swanfels falls under postcode 4371 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
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4371
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4371 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4371; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Access via Cunningham Highway (A3) through Warwick
Entirely rural; private vehicle required for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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King Street
Parks & Reserves
There is 1 park or reserve in Swanfels.
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Southern Downs Local Government Area, which contains Swanfels. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.