South Talwood
QLD 4496 • Queensland
About South Talwood
South Talwood is an extremely remote rural locality in the Goondiwindi Region of south-west Queensland, stretching across nearly 794 square kilometres near the Queensland–New South Wales border. With just 101 residents, the locality has a population density of roughly 0.13 people per square kilometre, making it one of the most sparsely settled areas in the state. The nearest substantial town is Goondiwindi, approximately 107 kilometres to the east.
Agriculture dominates life in South Talwood, with large broadacre properties growing wheat, barley, chickpeas, sorghum, and cotton alongside cattle and sheep grazing. The South-Western railway line, originally built to transport wool and grain, passes through the locality as a freight-only service. Residents rely on the nearby township of Talwood for basic services including a primary school, a pub, and grain depot, while Goondiwindi provides the closest hospital, high schools, and retail. The area's pastoral history dates back to the 1840s, when the district was first opened up for wool grazing.
South Talwood falls under postcode 4496 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Southern Downs electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Murrays Coaches (twice weekly) — Toowoomba via Talwood Approximately 4.5 hours to Toowoomba
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Access via Carnarvon Highway to Goondiwindi, then Cunningham Highway to Brisbane. Nearest airport with commercial flights is Moree (NSW) or St George.
No services within the locality; residents drive to Talwood township or Goondiwindi (107 km) for all needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Recreation Street