Pinelands
QLD 4355 • Queensland
About Pinelands
Pinelands is a small rural locality in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland, situated in the Darling Downs on the New England Highway approximately 43 kilometres north of Toowoomba and about 11 kilometres from the service town of Crows Nest. The locality covers around 28 square kilometres of mixed farming and grazing land on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range. With a 2021 Census population of 81 residents, Pinelands is a quiet semi-rural community whose residents largely rely on nearby Crows Nest for everyday services and amenities.
The surrounding landscape offers classic Darling Downs scenery — rolling hills, open farmland, and patches of eucalypt woodland. Residents access schools, shops, medical services, and community facilities in Crows Nest, a small service town with a state school, medical centre, and local businesses. Toowoomba, a major regional city with a full range of services, universities, and hospitals, is roughly 43 kilometres south via the New England Highway. The area appeals to those seeking a rural lifestyle within reasonable reach of regional services.
Pinelands 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
- Bus Queensland Route 950 — Toowoomba (via Crows Nest) Approx. 1 hr 10 min to Toowoomba
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Bus Queensland operates services from Crows Nest to Toowoomba; Pinelands is served by hail-and-ride on the New England Highway corridor
There are no shops or services within Pinelands; a car is essential for all daily needs, with Crows Nest being the nearest service town
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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1 Littleton Street