Hatton Vale

QLD 4341 • Greater Brisbane

1,555
Population (2021)
$40,456
Median Income
21.68 km²
Area
$350/wk
Median Rent
Semi-RuralAcreage LivingFamily-FriendlyAgriculturalGrowth Suburb

About Hatton Vale

Hatton Vale is a semi-rural suburb in the Lockyer Valley Region of Queensland, located approximately 71 kilometres west of Brisbane and 33 kilometres west-northwest of Ipswich. With a population of around 1,555, it covers about 21.7 square kilometres of gently undulating countryside. The suburb sits within the broader Lockyer Valley, renowned as one of Australia's most productive agricultural regions. Hatton Vale is notable for its Apostolic Cathedral, a local landmark.

Hatton Vale offers an acreage lifestyle with a mix of hobby farms, rural residential properties, and newer housing developments. The suburb appeals to families seeking space and a quieter pace of life while maintaining reasonable access to Ipswich and Brisbane via the Warrego Highway. Local amenities are limited, with residents relying on nearby Laidley (16 km) or Gatton (23 km) for shopping and services. The surrounding fertile farmland produces vegetables, grain crops, and livestock.

Hatton Vale falls under postcode 4341 and is governed by Lockyer Valley Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lockyer electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4341
Urban Area
Laidley
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.56°, 152.48°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
21.68 km²
Elevation
101m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Laidley Railway Station
12 km
Queensland Rail Rosewood line (limited service)

Bus Services

  • Bus Queensland 100 — Gatton / Laidley 20-30 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
71 km
By Train
1h 30min (drive to Laidley + train)
By Car (Peak)
1h 15min
By Car (Off-Peak)
55 min

🛣️ Warrego Highway provides main access; many commute to Ipswich (33km, 25 min)

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural suburb with no footpaths or walkable services; a car is essential for all trips.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,700
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
40 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,521
Census 2021
1,555
2.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,992
Income 2021
$40,456
30.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,284
Born Overseas 190

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 59
  • 2. England 35
  • 3. South Africa 9
  • 4. Ireland 8
  • 5. Thailand 6
  • 6. United States 6
  • 7. Bosnia & Herzegovina 5
  • 8. Chile 5
  • 9. Turkey 5
  • 10. Taiwan 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 643
Australian 635
German 179
Scottish 160
Irish 147
Australian Aboriginal 61
New Zealander 39
Dutch 32
Italian 31
Welsh 15

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,048
Both parents born in Australia
247
Both parents born overseas
178
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
45.7%
Christianity
44.7%
Buddhism
0.5%
Islam
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
80 (5.1%)
5-14 years
248 (15.9%)
15-19 years
103 (6.6%)
20-24 years
75 (4.8%)
25-34 years
146 (9.4%)
35-44 years
227 (14.6%)
45-54 years
245 (15.8%)
55-64 years
199 (12.8%)
65-74 years
164 (10.5%)
75-84 years
60 (3.9%)
85+ years
12 (0.8%)

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