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Hopeland

QLD 4413 • Queensland

128
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
274.51 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalOutback

About Hopeland

Hopeland is a sparsely populated rural locality in the Western Downs Region of Queensland, located approximately 21 kilometres south of Chinchilla and around 294 kilometres west-north-west of Brisbane. The locality covers a vast 274.6 square kilometres of flat agricultural land typical of the Western Downs, with a 2021 Census population of 128 residents and an extremely low population density. The area falls under Western Downs Regional Council and is characterised by extensive farming and grazing properties.

Agriculture — primarily grain cropping and cattle grazing — underpins the local economy and way of life in Hopeland, with properties spanning vast acreages across the gently rolling plains. Chinchilla, a larger regional town known for its melons and rich coal seam gas industry, serves as the primary service hub for residents needing shops, schools, healthcare, and other amenities. The region experiences warm summers and mild winters, and life here is defined by the rhythms of the land, the tight-knit agricultural community, and the wide-open spaces of outback Queensland.

Hopeland falls under postcode 4413 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Warrego electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4413
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Warrego
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.36°, 150.64°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
274.51 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Chinchilla Approx. 20 min by car

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
294 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest freight rail at Chinchilla
By Car (Peak)
3 hr – 3 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 50 min – 3 hr 10 min

🛣️ Access via Warrego Highway. Chinchilla is the nearest service centre.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A private vehicle is essential for all daily needs in this vast, dispersed agricultural locality.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
128
▲ 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 Hopeland QLD known for? +

Hopeland is known for its broad-acre farming and cattle grazing properties across the Western Downs, forming part of the agricultural heartland of south-west Queensland near Chinchilla.

How far is Hopeland from Brisbane? +

Hopeland is approximately 294 kilometres west-north-west of Brisbane, a drive of around 3 to 3.5 hours via the Warrego Highway.

Does Hopeland have public transport? +

Hopeland has no public transport services. The nearest town, Chinchilla (about 21 km north), has limited regional connections, but a private vehicle is essential for all travel.

What is the population of Hopeland? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 128 people in Hopeland, spread across 274.6 square kilometres of Western Downs farmland.

Is Hopeland a good place to live? +

Hopeland suits those who embrace a rural agricultural lifestyle with vast open spaces and a quiet community atmosphere, though residents must travel to Chinchilla for shops, schools, and services.

What is the postcode for Hopeland QLD? +

The postcode for Hopeland, Queensland is 4413.