🔍

Whetstone

QLD 4387 • Queensland

70
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
555.07 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemoteOutback
Advertisement

About Whetstone

Whetstone is a sparse rural locality in the Goondiwindi Region of southern Queensland, situated approximately 16 kilometres south-west of Inglewood and around 76 kilometres north-east of Goondiwindi. The locality covers a vast 555 square kilometres of the Granite and Traprock country of south-western Queensland, characterised by undulating terrain shaped by ancient granitic intrusions and basaltic flows. With a 2021 Census population of just 70 residents spread across around 24 dwellings, Whetstone is one of the most thinly settled localities in the region.

Land use in Whetstone is dominated by mixed farming and grazing, consistent with the broader agricultural character of the Goondiwindi Region's grain belt and cattle country. The locality is served by the South Western railway line and the Cunningham Highway, both of which pass through linking Inglewood to the east with Yelarbon to the south-west. Residents depend on Inglewood for basic services including a school and general store, while Goondiwindi — around 76 kilometres to the south-west — provides a fuller range of retail, health, and community services for those in the area.

Whetstone falls under postcode 4387 and is governed by the Goondiwindi Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Southern Downs electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4387
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Goondiwindi
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Southern Downs
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.34°, 150.97°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
555.07 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

📣 Ad

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4387

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4387 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$45,023
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$47,261

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4387; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular scheduled bus service — Private vehicle required for most travel N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
330 km
By Train
No passenger train service
By Car (Peak)
approx. 3.5–4 hours via Cunningham Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
approx. 3.5 hours via Cunningham Highway

🛣️ Cunningham Highway (A39) provides access east via Inglewood towards Warwick and Brisbane; Inglewood is the nearest town at 16 km

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A private vehicle is essential for all daily needs; nearest shops and a school are in Inglewood, approximately 16 km to the east

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
70
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
1,404.1 / 100k
2yr Down 38.9% 10yr Up 171.1%
Motor vehicle theft
531.3 / 100k
2yr Down 34.7% 10yr Up 219.2%
Non-FV assault
1,404.1 / 100k
2yr Down 17.1% 10yr Up 299.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr Down 100.0% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
417.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 41.1%
View all offence categories for Goondiwindi →

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

📣 Ad

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whetstone known for? +

Whetstone is known for its vast open farming and grazing landscape in the Goondiwindi Region of southern Queensland. The locality sits within the Granite and Traprock area, a distinctive geological belt of south-western Queensland characterised by granite outcrops and basaltic soils suited to mixed farming and beef production.

How far is Whetstone from Brisbane? +

Whetstone is approximately 330 kilometres south-west of Brisbane by road via the Cunningham Highway, a drive of around 3.5 to 4 hours. The nearest town is Inglewood, approximately 16 kilometres to the east.

Does Whetstone have public transport? +

Whetstone has no scheduled passenger transport services. While the South Western railway line passes through the locality, it operates freight services only. A private vehicle is essential for all travel to Inglewood and beyond.

What is the population of Whetstone? +

According to the 2021 Census, Whetstone has a population of 70 people across approximately 24 dwellings, spread across more than 555 square kilometres of rural land.

Is Whetstone a good place to live? +

Whetstone appeals to those who embrace a quiet, self-sufficient rural lifestyle in south-western Queensland's farming belt. Residents are predominantly involved in agriculture and grazing, and the locality offers wide open spaces and a close-knit country community, with Inglewood providing basic services nearby.

What is the postcode for Whetstone? +

The postcode for Whetstone is 4387, shared with surrounding localities in the Goondiwindi Region of southern Queensland.

Is Whetstone a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Whetstone is part of the Goondiwindi 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.