Plainby
QLD 4355 • Queensland
About Plainby
Plainby is a small rural locality in Queensland's Toowoomba Region, situated approximately 44 kilometres north of Toowoomba CBD and 11.5 kilometres west of Crows Nest. Covering around 38 square kilometres of Darling Downs farmland, the area has a long agricultural history stretching back to the 19th century. The 2021 census recorded a population of 56 residents.
Farming remains the backbone of Plainby, with grain and grazing properties defining the landscape. The nearby township of Crows Nest provides essential services including schools, shops, and community facilities. Residents enjoy a classic Queensland country lifestyle, with the larger regional city of Toowoomba accessible in under an hour for more extensive services.
Plainby 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
Commute to Toowoomba CBD
🛣️ Access via New England Highway through Crows Nest
Rural locality; a vehicle is required for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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1 Littleton Street