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Allan

QLD 4370 • Queensland

91
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
8.86 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSouthern DownsAgriculturalQuietDarling Downs

About Allan

Allan is a small rural locality in the Southern Downs Region of Queensland, situated on the Cunningham Highway approximately 8 kilometres north-west of Warwick, the regional centre of the Southern Downs. Formerly known as Sandy Creek, the locality covers around 9 square kilometres and is bounded to the north-east by the Condamine River, with Sandy Creek flowing through the area towards the west. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 91 residents, reflecting the locality's quiet, predominantly agricultural character.

The locality's land use is a mix of dryland cropping and cattle grazing, typical of the Southern Downs tableland country. Leslie Dam Road, which connects to the nearby Leslie Dam — a key water storage for Warwick and the Upper Condamine irrigation scheme — passes through the locality from the Cunningham Highway. Residents enjoy easy access to Warwick's full range of services, including schools, the Warwick Base Hospital, shopping, and community facilities, while Brisbane is approximately 135 kilometres to the north-east via the Cunningham Highway.

Allan falls under postcode 4370 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Southern Downs electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4370
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Southern Downs
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.20°, 151.95°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
8.86 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Warwick (historical; station closed)
8 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — Warwick Car required; approximately 10-15 min to Warwick

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
133 km
By Train
No rail service; nearest active rail is Warwick (freight only) or Toowoomba (approx. 85 km north)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 45 min – 2 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 30 min – 1 hr 45 min

🛣️ Access via Cunningham Highway (National Route 42) directly to Brisbane; Warwick is the nearest major service centre approximately 8 km to the south-east

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A rural locality with no local shops or services; all errands require driving to Warwick or nearby towns along the Cunningham Highway

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
91
▲ 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 Allan known for? +

Allan is a quiet rural locality in Queensland's Southern Downs, known for its agricultural landscape of cropping and cattle grazing on the Darling Downs tableland country. The locality was formerly known as Sandy Creek and is adjacent to Leslie Dam Road, which leads to Leslie Dam — the key water storage for Warwick and the Upper Condamine irrigation scheme.

How far is Allan from Brisbane? +

Allan is approximately 133 kilometres south-west of Brisbane CBD, a drive of around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes via the Cunningham Highway (National Route 42). Warwick, the nearest major town, is approximately 8 kilometres to the south-east.

Does Allan have public transport? +

Allan has no public transport services. The former Allan railway station on the South Western line is abandoned and no longer in service. Residents rely on private vehicles, with Warwick approximately 8 kilometres away and Toowoomba (with Queensland Rail services) about 85 kilometres to the north.

What is the population of Allan? +

According to the 2021 Census, Allan had a population of 91 residents across approximately 9 square kilometres of rural locality in the Southern Downs Region local government area.

Is Allan a good place to live? +

Allan offers a peaceful rural lifestyle very close to Warwick's comprehensive services, set within the attractive Southern Downs farming country. It suits those who value quiet open spaces, a relaxed pace of life, and easy access to a regional town, with Brisbane also reachable within two hours via the Cunningham Highway.

What is the postcode for Allan? +

The postcode for Allan, Queensland is 4370.