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Mount Tyson

QLD 4356 • Queensland

280
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
77.59 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietDarling Downs

About Mount Tyson

Mount Tyson is a small rural town and locality on the Darling Downs in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland, situated approximately 30 kilometres south-west of Toowoomba. With a 2021 Census population of 280 residents spread across 77.6 square kilometres, it is a quiet agricultural community amid the sweeping grain and cattle farms characteristic of the region. The median household income is modest at around $40,773, reflecting the predominantly farming-based economy of the area.

The locality is best known among the Darling Downs community for its genuine rural hospitality, including a farm stay experience that gives visitors an authentic taste of life on the land. Mount Tyson has earned recognition as a tidy town, a distinction the tight-knit community takes great pride in. The surrounding countryside offers wide open paddocks, country roads, and the peaceful pace of rural Queensland, making it a classic Darling Downs locality suited to those who value agricultural living and open space.

Mount Tyson falls under postcode 4356 and is governed by the Toowoomba Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Groom, while state elections fall under the Condamine electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4356
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Toowoomba
Federal Electorate
Groom
State Electorate
Condamine
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.66°, 151.55°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
77.59 km²
Population Density
4 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Car required for all travel N/A

Commute to Toowoomba CBD

Distance
30 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
30-40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25-30 min

🛣️ A car is essential; Warrego Highway connects to Toowoomba and Brisbane

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A typical rural locality with no commercial centre; all daily needs require driving to nearby towns

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Toowoomba Local Government Area, which contains Mount Tyson. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
826.8 / 100k
2yr Down 33.3% 10yr Up 12.0%
Motor vehicle theft
288.8 / 100k
2yr Down 19.5% 10yr Up 68.7%
Non-FV assault
879.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 124.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
15 / 100k
2yr Down 31.9% 10yr Up 145.8%
Steal from vehicle
446 / 100k
2yr Down 14.1% 10yr Down 26.0%
View all offence categories for Toowoomba →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
280
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mount Tyson known for? +

Mount Tyson is known as a tidy, authentic rural town on the Darling Downs, surrounded by grain and cattle farms. It is particularly noted for its farm stay experience and strong community pride.

How far is Mount Tyson from Toowoomba? +

Mount Tyson is approximately 30 kilometres south-west of Toowoomba CBD, a drive of around 30–35 minutes via local rural roads.

Does Mount Tyson have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Mount Tyson. A car is essential for getting around, with Toowoomba being the nearest major service centre.

What is the population of Mount Tyson? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mount Tyson has a population of 280 residents, making it a very small rural locality in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland.

Is Mount Tyson a good place to live? +

Mount Tyson suits those who embrace true rural living — wide open land, farming community values, and a quiet lifestyle well away from urban centres. It is best suited to farming families or those seeking a peaceful country retreat within reach of Toowoomba.

What is the postcode for Mount Tyson? +

The postcode for Mount Tyson is 4356.

Is Mount Tyson a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mount Tyson is part of the Toowoomba LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.