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Wellcamp

QLD 4350 • Queensland

346
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
48.77 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Wellcamp

Wellcamp is a rural locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, situated approximately 15 km west of Toowoomba's CBD along the Toowoomba-Cecil Plains Road. With a population of around 346 people recorded in the 2021 Census, it remains a sparsely settled agricultural district dominated by broadacre farming and grazing. The area is most widely known as the home of Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (IATA: WTB), a privately-owned jet-capable airport that opened in November 2014 and serves both passenger and freight traffic. Its flat plains and open skies give Wellcamp a distinctly rural character typical of Queensland's Darling Downs region.

Life in Wellcamp revolves around agriculture and the growing economic activity generated by the airport and its associated business park. The Wellcamp Business Park has attracted logistics, aviation, and manufacturing tenants, bringing new employment opportunities to the region. Residents typically commute to Toowoomba for shopping, schools, healthcare, and entertainment, taking advantage of Toowoomba's wide range of services as Queensland's largest inland city. The locality appeals to those who value wide-open rural spaces, lower land costs, and proximity to a major regional centre without the density of urban living.

Wellcamp falls under postcode 4350 and is governed by the Toowoomba Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Groom, while state elections fall under the Toowoomba South electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4350
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Toowoomba
Federal Electorate
Groom
State Electorate
Toowoomba South
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.58°, 151.85°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
48.77 km²
Population Density
7 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4350

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4350, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$47,311
Median 2023–24
$57,299
▲ 21.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$71,246

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4350; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Toowoomba CBD

Distance
15 km
By Train
No direct rail service
By Car (Peak)
20-25 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15 min

🛣️ Access via Toowoomba-Cecil Plains Road; Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport is located in the locality

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with no pedestrian infrastructure; a private vehicle is essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
346
▲ 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 Wellcamp. 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

Where is Wellcamp located? +

Wellcamp is a rural locality about 15 km west of Toowoomba CBD in Queensland's Darling Downs region, within the Toowoomba Regional Council area.

What is Wellcamp known for? +

Wellcamp is best known for Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB), a privately-owned jet-capable airport that opened in 2014, as well as its associated business park attracting logistics and manufacturing businesses.

How far is Wellcamp from Brisbane? +

Wellcamp is approximately 145 km west of Brisbane, roughly a 1.5 to 2-hour drive via the Warrego Highway.

Is there public transport in Wellcamp? +

There is no regular public bus or train service within Wellcamp itself. Residents rely on private vehicles; Toowoomba's bus network operates within the city but does not extend to this rural locality.

Is Wellcamp a safe area? +

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

What is the population of Wellcamp? +

Wellcamp had a population of 346 at the 2021 Census.