Pierces Creek
QLD 4355 • Queensland
About Pierces Creek
Pierces Creek is a small rural locality in the Toowoomba Region of south-east Queensland, formerly known as Virginia, situated approximately 46 kilometres north of Toowoomba and close to the town of Crows Nest. With a population of 95 at the 2021 Census across 40 square kilometres, it is a quiet pastoral area on the edge of the Great Dividing Range. The postcode area records a median taxable income of $34,364, reflecting the modest agricultural livelihoods of the district.
The locality lies in hilly terrain near Crows Nest National Park and Ravensbourne National Park, offering scenic bushwalking and birdwatching opportunities in the surrounding eucalypt forests. Pierces Creek Road forms part of a popular bird trail through the region's diverse woodland habitats. There are no schools or shops within the locality — residents rely on the nearby town of Crows Nest for daily services and education, including Crows Nest State School. The area appeals to those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle with easy access to national parks and the broader Toowoomba region.
Pierces Creek falls under postcode 4355 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Nanango electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited local services — Crows Nest / Toowoomba Varies
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Crows Nest is the nearest town for services. Access to Brisbane via the New England Highway and Warrego Highway.
No shops or services in the locality — residents drive to Crows Nest for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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1 Littleton Street