Southbrook

QLD 4363 • Queensland

626
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
65.80 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalDarling DownsAffordableQuiet

About Southbrook

Southbrook is a rural town and locality in the Toowoomba Region on Queensland's Darling Downs, situated approximately 30 kilometres south-west of Toowoomba and 162 kilometres west of Brisbane at an elevation of 543 metres. With a population of 626 at the 2021 Census, Southbrook covers an area of around 66 square kilometres of fertile agricultural land within the Condamine electorate. The locality has a longstanding farming character, with the productive soils of the Darling Downs supporting grain cropping and mixed agriculture throughout the district.

Residents of Southbrook enjoy a quiet rural lifestyle with open paddocks, clear skies, and a strong sense of community typical of the Darling Downs region. The nearby town of Pittsworth, less than 10 kilometres to the south-west, provides day-to-day services including schools, shops, and medical facilities, while Toowoomba offers the full range of regional city amenities. Southbrook is well suited to farming families and those seeking affordable rural land within reasonable reach of a major regional centre.

Southbrook falls under postcode 4363 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Condamine electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4363
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.68°, 151.74°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
65.80 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Toowoomba / Pittsworth Approx. 35 min to Toowoomba

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
162 km
By Train
No direct service; nearest rail at Toowoomba with coach connections to Brisbane
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 50 min to 2 hr 10 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min

🛣️ Access via Warrego Highway through Toowoomba; Toowoomba is the main regional hub

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Southbrook is a dispersed rural locality with no walkable shopping precinct; residents rely on cars for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
626
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

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

Income Comparison

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southbrook known for? +

Southbrook is known as a quiet agricultural locality on the Darling Downs, surrounded by fertile grain-cropping and mixed farming country in the Toowoomba Region.

How far is Southbrook from Toowoomba? +

Southbrook is approximately 30 kilometres south-west of Toowoomba, a drive of around 30 to 35 minutes via local roads.

Does Southbrook have public transport? +

Public transport in Southbrook is very limited. There is no rail service in the locality; the nearest station is in Toowoomba. Residents rely on private vehicles for day-to-day travel.

What is the population of Southbrook? +

At the 2021 Census, Southbrook had a population of 626 people across its 66 square kilometre area, reflecting its character as a dispersed rural locality rather than a compact township.

Is Southbrook a good place to live? +

Southbrook is a good fit for those seeking a peaceful farming lifestyle on the Darling Downs, with affordable land and open space. Pittsworth is nearby for basic services and Toowoomba provides full regional amenities within a short drive.

What is the postcode for Southbrook? +

The postcode for Southbrook is 4363, covering this rural locality in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland.