Maryvale (Southern Downs - Qld)
QLD 4370 • Queensland
About Maryvale (Southern Downs - Qld)
Maryvale is a rural town and locality in Queensland's Southern Downs Region, situated on the Darling Downs along the Cunningham Highway approximately 129 km south of Brisbane and 31 km north-east of Warwick. The locality covers 82.3 sq km and recorded a population of 392 people at the 2021 census, reflecting its character as a small, well-established farming community. Glengallan Creek — a tributary of the Condamine River — flows through the area from east to west, providing irrigation for the terraced crops that define much of the local landscape. Elevations rise above 900 m at the locality's southern and northern boundaries, giving the region a scenic backdrop against the broader Darling Downs plains.
Life in Maryvale is anchored by agriculture, with irrigated cropping and cattle grazing across the rolling countryside surrounding the historic township. The iconic Crown Hotel serves as the community social hub, while the nearby town of Warwick — about 30 minutes by road — provides schools, supermarkets, medical services, and retail. The area attracts farmers, hobby farm enthusiasts, and those seeking a quieter Queensland rural lifestyle, with the scenic Main Range National Park easily accessible to the east. Local recreation includes cricket on the town oval, fishing in Glengallan Creek, and exploring the heritage-rich Darling Downs hinterland.
Maryvale (Southern Downs - Qld) falls under postcode 4370 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Southern Downs electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Warwick school & community services — Warwick approx. 35 min
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Warwick (31 km, ~30 min by car) is the nearest regional service centre. Car is the primary mode of transport.
Maryvale is a dispersed rural locality where a car is essential for all daily needs. Warwick provides the nearest shopping, health, and education services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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82 School Road
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Taylor Street
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60 Oxenham Street
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6 Locke Street
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5-12 Gillam Street
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MS 162 Killarney Road
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163 Palmerin Street
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2 Freestone Road
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Cnr Guy and Percy Streets
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70 Horsman Road
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Fitzroy Street
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Palmerin Street
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17 George Street
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4194 Leyburn-Cunningham Road