Derrymore
QLD 4352 • Queensland
About Derrymore
Derrymore is a small rural locality in the Lockyer Valley Region of South East Queensland, situated approximately 10 kilometres east of Toowoomba and around 120 kilometres west of Brisbane. The locality covers about 16 square kilometres of predominantly agricultural land on the eastern flanks of the Great Dividing Range, within the Lockyer Valley Regional Council area. With a population of just 85 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, Derrymore is a tightly-knit rural community characterised by farming properties, open grazing land, and lifestyle acreages.
The Lockyer Valley is one of Queensland's most productive agricultural regions, and Derrymore sits within this fertile belt known for its vegetable growing, cropping, and grazing. The nearby town of Withcott is the closest service centre, offering basic amenities, while Toowoomba — Queensland's second-largest inland city — is a short drive away with its full range of shops, hospitals, schools, and services. Life in Derrymore suits those seeking a quiet rural existence close enough to urban conveniences, with the scenic ridgelines of the Dividing Range providing a picturesque backdrop to everyday farm life.
Derrymore falls under postcode 4352 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Toowoomba North electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional services — Toowoomba Approx. 15-20 min by car
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Warrego Highway accessible via Toowoomba; car essential for all daily travel
Derrymore is a dispersed rural locality with no village centre; a car is essential for all errands and services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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9625 New England Highway
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Old Homebush Road
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10459 New England Highway
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75 Highfields Road
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Karara School Road
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Shirley Road
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49 Murphy's Creek School Road
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Oakey Road
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Pozieres School Road
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173 Ramsay School Road
