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Thanes Creek

QLD 4370 • Queensland

61
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
81.77 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemote

About Thanes Creek

Thanes Creek is a small rural locality in the Southern Downs region of Queensland, situated approximately 200 kilometres south-west of Brisbane near the city of Warwick. The locality covers around 82 square kilometres of open grazing and cropping land on the Darling Downs. With a 2021 Census population of approximately 61 residents, it is a sparsely settled farming locality characteristic of the Southern Downs agricultural region.

Warwick, approximately 30 kilometres to the north-east, is the main regional centre for the Southern Downs and provides a hospital, schools, supermarkets, and a range of community services. The surrounding countryside is known for its wool and beef production, as well as granite belt produce including stone fruits and wines from the nearby Stanthorpe area. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport serves Thanes Creek.

Thanes Creek falls under postcode 4370 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Southern Downs electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4370
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Southern Downs
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.10°, 151.68°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
81.77 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Warwick
30 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
200 km
By Train
No direct train service; coach from Warwick
By Car (Peak)
2.5–3.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5 hours

🛣️ New England Highway provides road access to Brisbane

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; all errands require a drive to Warwick.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
61
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thanes Creek known for? +

Thanes Creek is a quiet farming locality on Queensland's Southern Downs, known for its wool and beef production in the open Darling Downs country near Warwick.

How far is Thanes Creek from Brisbane CBD? +

Thanes Creek is approximately 200 kilometres south-west of Brisbane CBD, around 2.5 to 3.5 hours by road via the New England Highway.

Does Thanes Creek have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Thanes Creek. Warwick (approximately 30 km north-east) provides the nearest services and coach connections to Brisbane.

What is the population of Thanes Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Thanes Creek has a population of approximately 61 residents, a small farming locality on the Southern Downs.

Is Thanes Creek a good place to live? +

Thanes Creek suits those involved in farming on the Southern Downs, with Warwick providing regional services and the granite belt wine and produce area of Stanthorpe close by.

What is the postcode for Thanes Creek? +

The postcode for Thanes Creek, QLD is 4370.