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Cressbrook

QLD 4313 • Queensland

121
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
25.37 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralPeacefulAgricultural

About Cressbrook

Cressbrook is a quiet rural locality in the Somerset Region of south-east Queensland, situated approximately 85 kilometres north-west of Brisbane near the town of Toogoolawah. Covering 25.4 square kilometres of rolling pastoral and hinterland country, the locality recorded a population of 121 residents in the 2021 Census, reflecting its small and tightly-knit rural community. Cressbrook sits within the Nanango state electorate and Blair federal electorate, nestled in the scenic hinterland between the D'Aguilar Range and the Lockyer Valley.

The locality is known to many South-East Queenslanders as the site of Cressbrook Dam, a major water storage reservoir that supplies drinking water to the Toowoomba region and provides opportunities for recreational fishing and nature appreciation in the surrounding catchment. The surrounding land is used primarily for grazing and small-scale farming, giving the area a distinctly agricultural character. Cressbrook is car-dependent, with no public transport serving the locality; residents rely on Toogoolawah for day-to-day needs and travel to Ipswich or Brisbane for more extensive services.

Cressbrook falls under postcode 4313 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4313
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Blair
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.09°, 152.32°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
25.37 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Toogoolawah (nearest town) Approx. 10 min by car

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
85 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest station approximately 60 km away
By Car (Peak)
1.5–2 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
1–1.5 hrs

🛣️ Access via D'Aguilar Highway or Esk–Kilcoy Road. Ipswich is the nearest large centre (~60 km south).

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A rural locality with no shops or services within walking distance; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
121
▲ 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 Cressbrook known for? +

Cressbrook is best known as the location of Cressbrook Dam, a significant water storage reservoir supplying the Toowoomba region, set in the green hinterland country of south-east Queensland's Somerset Region.

How far is Cressbrook from Brisbane? +

Cressbrook is approximately 85 kilometres north-west of Brisbane, a drive of around 1 to 1.5 hours via the D'Aguilar Highway or through Ipswich and the Somerset region.

Does Cressbrook have public transport? +

Cressbrook has no public transport services. The locality is fully car-dependent, with residents travelling to Toogoolawah for local needs and further afield to Ipswich or Brisbane for major services.

What is the population of Cressbrook? +

According to the 2021 Census, Cressbrook has a population of 121 residents. The small population is spread across 25 square kilometres of rural land, giving the locality a very low population density typical of rural Queensland.

Is Cressbrook a good place to live? +

Cressbrook appeals to those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle in the scenic Somerset hinterland, with the natural beauty of Cressbrook Dam and surrounding farmland as a backdrop. It suits those comfortable with a car-dependent lifestyle and limited local services.

What is the postcode for Cressbrook? +

The postcode for Cressbrook QLD is 4313.