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Upper Lockyer

QLD 4352 • Queensland

542
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
15.17 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Upper Lockyer

Upper Lockyer is a rural locality in the Lockyer Valley Regional Council area of Queensland, situated in the ranges above the Lockyer Valley floor at an elevation of approximately 350 metres. With a population of 542 at the 2021 Census, it covers a substantial area of 33 square kilometres of largely agricultural and bushland terrain. The locality sits between Gatton to the south-east and Toowoomba to the west, accessed via the Lockyer Valley hinterland roads.

Upper Lockyer has a strongly rural character, with most residents living on large-acreage properties used for grazing and horticulture. The locality was historically served by the Lockyer Upper State School, which operated from 1939 to 1968, reflecting its long agricultural settlement history. Today residents travel to Gatton or Toowoomba for services, schools, and employment. The area appeals to hobby farmers, equestrians, and those seeking a quiet lifestyle in the Lockyer Valley ranges, with the Great Dividing Range providing scenic bushland surroundings.

Upper Lockyer falls under postcode 4352 and is governed by the Lockyer Valley 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
Lockyer Valley
Federal Electorate
Wright
State Electorate
Toowoomba North
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.63°, 151.94°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
15.17 km²
Population Density
36 /km²
Elevation
350m

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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

Nearest Train Stations

Gatton Station
20 km
N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
85 km
By Train
No direct service; approx 2 hrs from Gatton Station
By Car (Peak)
80-100 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
70-85 min

🛣️ Car essential; Warrego Highway and Ipswich Motorway provide access to Brisbane; Toowoomba 35km west

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote rural locality; no public transport; vehicle required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
542
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Lockyer Valley Local Government Area, which contains Upper Lockyer. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
479.5 / 100k
2yr Up 15.5% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
254.9 / 100k
2yr Up 28.5% 10yr Up 32.5%
Non-FV assault
1,049.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 162.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
6.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 36.0%
Steal from vehicle
393.1 / 100k
2yr Up 34.7% 10yr Up 72.5%
View all offence categories for Lockyer Valley →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Upper Lockyer QLD? +

Upper Lockyer is a rural locality in the Lockyer Valley Regional Council area, situated in the ranges between Gatton and Toowoomba in south-east Queensland.

What is the population of Upper Lockyer? +

Upper Lockyer had a population of 542 people according to the 2021 Census.

What LGA is Upper Lockyer in? +

Upper Lockyer is within the Lockyer Valley Regional Council local government area.

How far is Upper Lockyer from Brisbane? +

Upper Lockyer is approximately 85 kilometres west of Brisbane, roughly 80-90 minutes by car via the Warrego Highway and Ipswich Motorway.

Is Upper Lockyer a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Upper Lockyer is part of the Lockyer Valley 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.