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Whichello

QLD 4352 • Queensland

31
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
11.66 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Whichello

Whichello is a tiny rural locality in south-east Queensland, situated approximately 15 kilometres east of Toowoomba in the Toowoomba Regional Council area. With just 31 residents recorded in the 2021 Census across approximately 11.7 square kilometres, it is one of the smallest populated localities in the Darling Downs region. The area sits at the rim of the Great Dividing Range and features rich volcanic-soil farmland typical of the Toowoomba hinterland.

The locality is primarily agricultural, with properties dedicated to cropping and cattle grazing on the fertile Darling Downs soils. Residents commute to Toowoomba for all services, including schools, healthcare, shopping, and employment. The proximity to Queensland's second-largest city — with its universities, hospitals, and growing economy — makes Whichello a quietly convenient rural address. The Toowoomba hinterland's scenic escarpment and Lockyer Valley vistas are a backdrop to daily life.

Whichello 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
11.66 km²
Population Density
3 /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

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
125 km
By Train
N/A — no rail service; drive to Toowoomba for Translink coaches
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 30 min via Toowoomba Range
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 20 min

🛣️ Toowoomba (~15 km) is the nearest regional hub. Toowoomba has Translink bus network and coach services to Brisbane.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with no local services; a car is essential for everything.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
31
▲ 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 Whichello. 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 Whichello located? +

Whichello is a rural locality approximately 15 km east of Toowoomba in south-east Queensland, within the Toowoomba Regional Council area.

What is the population of Whichello? +

According to the 2021 Census, Whichello has a very small population of approximately 31 residents.

What services are available near Whichello? +

Toowoomba (~15 km west) provides all services including schools, hospitals, major shopping centres, and employment. Toowoomba is Queensland's second-largest inland city.

How far is Whichello from Brisbane? +

Whichello is approximately 125 km west of Brisbane, about 1 hour 20–30 minutes by car via the Toowoomba Range.

Is Whichello a safe area? +

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