Millwood
QLD 4357 • Queensland
About Millwood
Millwood is a small rural locality in Queensland's Southern Downs region, situated on the western Darling Downs approximately 180 kilometres west of Brisbane and around 30 kilometres from Toowoomba. Covering nearly 37 square kilometres, it recorded a population of just 22 people in the 2021 Census, making it one of Queensland's smallest localities. The area forms part of the broader Western Downs agricultural belt, characterised by rich black soil plains that support grain cropping and grazing.
The lifestyle in Millwood is quintessentially rural Queensland — wide plains, big skies, and a community built around farming. Residents rely on nearby centres such as Pittsworth (approximately 20 kilometres away) or Toowoomba for shopping, healthcare, and education. The Darling Downs landscape offers attractive countryside for those seeking a working-farm lifestyle with accessible regional connections. Millwood suits landowners and farming families who prioritise space, affordability, and proximity to Queensland's agricultural heartland.
Millwood falls under postcode 4357 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Southern Downs electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Toowoomba regional coach services — Toowoomba / Brisbane 30 min to Toowoomba
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Pittsworth (~20 km) is the nearest service town. Toowoomba (~32 km) provides full regional services.
Rural locality with no footpaths or public amenities. A private vehicle is essential for all daily activities.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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19 Simmons Street
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25 Walpole Street