Swan Creek
QLD 4370 • Queensland
About Swan Creek
Swan Creek is a quiet rural locality in Queensland's Southern Downs Region, situated approximately 10 kilometres east of Warwick and around 130 kilometres south-west of Brisbane. The area covers around 26 square kilometres of gently undulating farming land on the Darling Downs, with a small residential population of approximately 161 people. The locality sits within the Southern Downs Regional Council area, benefiting from a temperate inland climate suited to grazing and mixed agriculture.
Life in Swan Creek revolves around rural pursuits, with properties ranging from hobby farms to working grazing operations. Residents enjoy easy access to Warwick's full range of services including schools, hospitals, and shops, as well as the scenic attractions of the Granite Belt wine country nearby. The community has a relaxed, tight-knit character typical of the Southern Downs hinterland, attracting those seeking affordable acreage within commuting distance of Warwick and the broader region.
Swan Creek falls under postcode 4370 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Southern Downs electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Regional coaches — Warwick (10 km) 15 min
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Warwick is 10 km west; Toowoomba is approx. 70 km north. Car is the primary transport mode.
Entirely rural with no pedestrian infrastructure; car is essential for all daily needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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82 School Road
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Taylor Street
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60 Oxenham Street
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6 Locke Street
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5-12 Gillam Street
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MS 162 Killarney Road
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163 Palmerin Street
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2 Freestone Road
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Cnr Guy and Percy Streets
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70 Horsman Road
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Fitzroy Street
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Palmerin Street
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17 George Street
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4194 Leyburn-Cunningham Road