Elbow Valley
QLD 4370 • Queensland
About Elbow Valley
Elbow Valley is a sparsely populated rural locality in Queensland's Southern Downs Region, situated approximately 25 kilometres south-east of Warwick near the New South Wales border. Covering around 160 square kilometres of undulating grazing country, it had a small population of roughly 130 residents as of the 2021 census. The area is characterised by open farmland, quiet valleys, and a distinctly remote, off-grid atmosphere. It falls within the Southern Downs Regional Council local government area.
Elbow Valley appeals to those seeking large rural lifestyle properties and working farms, with many landholders engaged in beef cattle grazing and dryland cropping. Residents rely on Warwick for schooling, supermarkets, and services, a drive of roughly 30 minutes. The locality offers stunning natural scenery along the border ranges and is popular with those chasing a quiet rural retreat within a reasonable distance of regional amenities. There are no commercial services within the locality itself.
Elbow Valley falls under postcode 4370 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Southern Downs electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Regional coach — Warwick / Brisbane 30 min to Warwick
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Drive to Warwick (~30 min) required before any public transport options
Entirely car dependent. No footpaths, local shops, or public transit within the locality.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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82 School Road
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Taylor Street
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60 Oxenham Street
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6 Locke Street
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5-12 Gillam Street
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MS 162 Killarney Road
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163 Palmerin Street
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2 Freestone Road
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Cnr Guy and Percy Streets
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70 Horsman Road
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Fitzroy Street
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Palmerin Street
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17 George Street
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4194 Leyburn-Cunningham Road