Lavelle

QLD 4357 • Queensland

27
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
20.28 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalFamily-Friendly

About Lavelle

Lavelle is a small rural locality in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland's Darling Downs, situated approximately 16.4 kilometres south of Millmerran and 98.7 kilometres south-west of Toowoomba CBD. The locality covers 20.3 square kilometres of productive Darling Downs farmland and recorded a population of 27 at the 2021 census, reflecting a close-knit community of farming families engaged in dryland cropping and grazing. The area forms part of the broader Southern Downs agricultural zone, where rich volcanic black soils support wheat, sorghum, chickpeas and beef cattle enterprises. Kooroongarra Road is the principal route connecting the locality to Millmerran and the wider regional road network.

Lavelle residents enjoy a quiet, traditional Darling Downs farming lifestyle surrounded by the productive black soil plains and wide skies that characterise the Southern Downs. Millmerran (16.4 km north) is the local service township, offering a supermarket, school, hotel, medical clinic and community facilities for surrounding farming districts. Toowoomba (98.7 km north-east) is the nearest large regional city with hospitals, university, major retail and a vibrant arts and dining scene, accessible in about an hour by car. The strong agricultural heritage, community spirit and affordability of rural land in the Southern Downs make Lavelle attractive for farming families seeking a self-sufficient rural lifestyle away from urban pressures.

Lavelle falls under postcode 4357 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Southern Downs electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4357
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.96°, 151.10°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
20.28 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Toowoomba
99 km
Westlander (Brisbane–Charleville) – very limited frequency, 2x weekly

Bus Services

  • Local school bus — Millmerran ~25 min

Commute to Brisbane

Distance
231 km
By Train
Not practical for regular use (~drive to Toowoomba ~99 km, then Westlander to Brisbane – 2x weekly only)
By Bus
No regular service to Brisbane
By Car (Peak)
~2 hr 30 min via Millmerran and Toowoomba Bypass to Warrego Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
~2 hr 20 min

🛣️ Millmerran (16 km north) is the local service hub. Toowoomba (~99 km north-east) is the regional centre. Goondiwindi (~100 km west) is another option for specialist services. Most residents are employed locally in agriculture.

Walkability Car Dependent

Lavelle is a dispersed farming locality with no walkable services. All daily needs require a car trip to Millmerran or Toowoomba. A private vehicle is absolutely essential.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
27
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

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