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Umbiram

QLD 4352 • Queensland

146
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
36.75 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalDarling DownsPeaceful
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About Umbiram

Umbiram is a rural locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, situated approximately 24 kilometres south-west of Toowoomba CBD and around 16 kilometres north-east of Pittsworth on the Darling Downs. Covering nearly 37 square kilometres, the locality sits in the heart of one of Australia's most productive agricultural zones, with the Gore Highway forming an important transport artery through the broader area. With a 2021 Census population of 146 residents and a postcode-area median income of around $49,500, Umbiram is a small rural community embedded in the rich black-soil plains of the southern Darling Downs.

The surrounding landscape is dominated by broadacre cropping and livestock grazing, reflecting the Darling Downs' long-standing identity as Queensland's agricultural heartland. Toowoomba, the nearest major city, offers comprehensive shopping, healthcare, and education services and is within a comfortable half-hour drive. The locality appeals to those who value the open pastoral character of the Downs lifestyle, with wide flat horizons, seasonal rural activity, and a quiet community pace typical of the region's smaller localities.

Umbiram falls under postcode 4352 and is governed by the Toowoomba Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wright, while state elections fall under the Toowoomba North electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4352
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Toowoomba
Federal Electorate
Wright
State Electorate
Toowoomba North
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.63°, 151.94°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
36.75 km²
Population Density
4 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4352

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4352, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$49,480
Median 2023–24
$60,113
▲ 21.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,934

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4352; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Toowoomba / Pittsworth 25–35 min to Toowoomba

Commute to Toowoomba CBD

Distance
24 km
By Train
No direct train service; Toowoomba has limited rail connections to Brisbane via the Westlander
By Car (Peak)
25–35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20–25 min

🛣️ Gore Highway provides main access south; New England Highway north to Toowoomba

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

All daily errands require a vehicle; the nearest shops and services are in Pittsworth or Toowoomba

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
146
▲ 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 Umbiram. 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 Umbiram known for? +

Umbiram is known as a small rural locality in the Darling Downs, one of Australia's most significant agricultural regions. The area is characterised by productive black-soil plains used for broadacre cropping and grazing, typical of the landscape between Toowoomba and Pittsworth.

How far is Umbiram from Toowoomba? +

Umbiram is approximately 24 kilometres south-west of Toowoomba CBD, making it a roughly 25–35 minute drive via local roads and the Gore Highway corridor.

Does Umbiram have public transport? +

Umbiram has no passenger rail service. There are limited regional coach or bus services connecting the Pittsworth corridor to Toowoomba, but a private vehicle is essential for all practical travel needs.

What is the population of Umbiram? +

According to the 2021 Census, Umbiram has a population of 146 residents spread across approximately 37 square kilometres of rural land in the Toowoomba Region.

Is Umbiram a good place to live? +

Umbiram suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in the agricultural heartland of the Darling Downs, within reasonable driving distance of Toowoomba's full range of services. It appeals to farming families and those who prefer an open, pastoral setting.

What is the postcode for Umbiram? +

The postcode for Umbiram, Queensland is 4352, which it shares with Toowoomba and a range of surrounding localities in the Darling Downs region.

Is Umbiram a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Umbiram 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.