Darlington
QLD 4285 • Queensland
About Darlington
Darlington is a small rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region of south-east Queensland, positioned approximately 34 km south of Beaudesert and 103 km south of Brisbane CBD. Covering around 53 square kilometres of the upper Albert River valley, the locality recorded a population of 98 people in the 2021 census. Elevations range from 160 metres in the lower northern areas to over 600 metres along the ridgelines, with the landscape transitioning from cleared farmland to the forested escarpments of the Lamington Plateau. Darlington falls within the federal electorate of Wright and the state electorate of Scenic Rim.
The locality is predominantly rural residential and small-scale farming, with the steeper vegetated slopes preserved as natural bushland. The nearby Lamington National Park and the wider Scenic Rim are world-renowned for their biodiversity and ecotourism appeal, drawing hikers, birdwatchers, and nature lovers to the region. Small communities across the Scenic Rim share a close-knit character, with residents relying on Beaudesert or the Gold Coast hinterland for services such as shops, schools, and healthcare. The upper Albert River and its tributaries provide habitat for diverse native wildlife.
Darlington falls under postcode 4285 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Scenic Rim electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Scenic Rim regional services — Beaudesert ~35–45 min by car
Commute to Brisbane
🛣️ Mount Lindesay Highway is the main corridor linking the Scenic Rim to Brisbane. A private vehicle is essential. The Gold Coast is accessible via the Beaudesert-Nerang Road (~60 min).
Highly car-dependent rural locality. No public transport, no footpaths, no local shops. Residents need a vehicle to access all services in Beaudesert or Brisbane.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Mount Lindesay Highway
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17 Tina Street
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Bromelton Street
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Kerry Road
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126-146 Mount Lindesay Highway
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1623 Christmas Creek Road
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Ogilvie Place
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Mount Lindesay Highway
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Veresdale Scrub School Road
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Mount Lindesay Highway