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Headington Hill

QLD 4361 • Queensland

87
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
45.92 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalSemi-RuralQuiet

About Headington Hill

Headington Hill is a small rural locality on the Darling Downs in South-East Queensland, situated approximately 9 kilometres east of Clifton and 46 kilometres south of Toowoomba within the Toowoomba Region. The locality covers around 45.9 square kilometres of highly productive black soil farmland characteristic of the Darling Downs, and recorded a population of 87 residents in the 2021 Census. The area is governed by Toowoomba Regional Council and sits just off the New England Highway corridor that connects Toowoomba and Warwick.

The landscape of Headington Hill is dominated by extensive cropping and grazing properties, with the fertile black vertosol soils of the Darling Downs supporting wheat, sorghum, barley, canola, and other grain crops. The community is tight-knit and rural in character, with residents relying on Clifton to the west for day-to-day services, and Toowoomba — Queensland's largest inland city — for major shopping, hospitals, and schools. Warwick is similarly accessible at around 38 kilometres to the south. Rural and lifestyle properties in the area attract buyers seeking productive agricultural land or spacious hobby farms with easy access to the services of both Clifton and Toowoomba.

Headington Hill falls under postcode 4361 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Southern Downs electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4361
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Southern Downs
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.97°, 151.95°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
45.92 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
155 km
By Train
No direct train service; Toowoomba station is approx. 46 km away with Queensland Rail services to Brisbane
By Car (Peak)
2-2.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.75-2 hours

🛣️ New England Highway provides the main route north to Toowoomba and south to Warwick; car is essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all daily needs; Clifton is the nearest service town approximately 9 km to the west

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
87
▲ 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 Headington Hill known for? +

Headington Hill is known as a productive farming locality on the Darling Downs, with fertile black soil properties supporting grain cropping and livestock grazing. The area is valued for its agricultural land and its location between Clifton and Toowoomba on the New England Highway corridor.

How far is Headington Hill from Toowoomba? +

Headington Hill is approximately 46 kilometres south of Toowoomba, roughly a 35 to 45 minute drive via the New England Highway and the Clifton area. Warwick is about 38 kilometres to the south.

Does Headington Hill have public transport? +

Headington Hill has no public transport services. There is no rail or bus service to the locality. A car is essential for all travel; Clifton provides the nearest local services approximately 9 kilometres to the west.

What is the population of Headington Hill? +

According to the 2021 Census, Headington Hill has a population of 87 residents. It is a sparsely settled rural locality governed by Toowoomba Regional Council in South-East Queensland.

Is Headington Hill a good place to live? +

Headington Hill appeals to those who value a quiet rural lifestyle on the Darling Downs with access to productive agricultural land. Clifton, Toowoomba, and Warwick are all within convenient driving distance, providing a solid range of services and amenities for residents.

What is the postcode for Headington Hill? +

The postcode for Headington Hill, Queensland is 4361, shared with Clifton and other localities on the Darling Downs including Back Plains and Ellangowan.