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Yangan

QLD 4371 • Queensland

404
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
40.68 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalHistoricDarling DownsCar-Dependent

About Yangan

Yangan is a small rural town and locality in Queensland's Southern Downs Region, located approximately 19.5 kilometres east of Warwick and 161 kilometres south-west of Brisbane in the Darling Downs. The locality covers around 40.7 square kilometres, traversed by Swan Creek, a tributary of the Condamine River, and sits within the Southern Downs Regional Council area. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 404, spread at a low density across agricultural and grazing land.

Yangan's economy is primarily based on crop growing, cattle grazing, and sandstone quarrying on the southern outskirts of the town. The district was originally known as Upper Swan Creek and took the name Yangan — reportedly an Aboriginal word meaning 'proceed' — from its railway station in 1887; the Killarney railway line has since closed. The historic Yangan School of Arts building and Yangan State School, which opened in 1874, remain community landmarks. There is no public transport service; Warwick, approximately 20 minutes' drive west, provides the nearest supermarkets, hospital, and services. A car is essential for all daily needs.

Yangan falls under postcode 4371 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Southern Downs electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4371
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Southern Downs
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.20°, 152.23°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
40.68 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus services — Warwick (car recommended) 20 min by car

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
161 km
By Train
No direct rail service; drive to Warwick then limited coach options to Brisbane
By Car (Peak)
2-2.5 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hrs

🛣️ Via Cunningham Highway through Warwick and Ipswich; Toowoomba is approx. 99 km north-west

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Yangan is a rural town with minimal local services; a car is essential for shopping, work, and daily errands in Warwick

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
404
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yangan known for? +

Yangan is known for its agricultural heritage in the Darling Downs region, with a local economy based on crop growing, cattle grazing, and sandstone quarrying. The historic Yangan School of Arts building and the long-established Yangan State School are community landmarks reflecting the town's colonial history.

How far is Yangan from Brisbane? +

Yangan is approximately 161 kilometres south-west of Brisbane CBD, typically a 2 to 2.5 hour drive via the Cunningham Highway through Ipswich and Warwick.

Does Yangan have public transport? +

Yangan has no regular public transport service. The historic Killarney railway line, which once served the area, is now closed. Warwick, approximately 20 minutes' drive west, is the nearest town with transport links to Brisbane.

What is the population of Yangan? +

According to the 2021 Census, Yangan has a population of approximately 404 residents across its 40.7 square kilometre locality in the Southern Downs Region of Queensland.

Is Yangan a good place to live? +

Yangan suits those seeking an affordable, quiet rural lifestyle in the scenic Darling Downs, with the service town of Warwick a short drive away. The area appeals to those comfortable with car-dependent living and who value open farmland, a small community feel, and the cooler southern Queensland climate.

What is the postcode for Yangan? +

The postcode for Yangan, Queensland is 4371.