Hodgson Vale
QLD 4352 • Rest of QLD
About Hodgson Vale
Hodgson Vale is a rural residential locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, located approximately 12 kilometres south of Toowoomba CBD via the New England Highway. With a population of 1,444 and covering a generous 26 square kilometres, it sits at an elevation of 514 metres on the Darling Downs. The area attracts higher-income households with a median income of 6,800, and has experienced modest growth of 4.7% since 2016.
Hodgson Vale offers a sought-after semi-rural lifestyle on spacious acreage properties, popular with families and professionals who want country living within a short drive of Toowoomba's services. The locality features several parks and a quiet, community-oriented atmosphere. Residents access Toowoomba for shopping, healthcare, and education, while the surrounding agricultural landscape and nearby Tabletop and Hodgson Vale state forests provide outdoor recreation opportunities.
Hodgson Vale falls under postcode 4352 and is governed by Toowoomba Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Condamine electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited Toowoomba Bus Services — Toowoomba CBD 20-25 min
Commute to Brisbane
🛣️ No rail service. Toowoomba CBD is 12 km north. Car-dependent locality with limited public transport options.
Rural locality with no footpaths, shops, or public transport stops within walking distance; car essential
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
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 26
- 2. New Zealand 20
- 3. South Africa 17
- 4. Zimbabwe 10
- 5. India 9
- 6. Indonesia 7
- 7. Italy 5
- 8. China 4
- 9. Netherlands 4
- 10. Philippines 4
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)