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Umbiram

QLD 4352 • Queensland

146
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
36.75 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalDarling DownsPeaceful

About Umbiram

Umbiram is a rural locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, situated approximately 24 kilometres south-west of Toowoomba CBD and around 16 kilometres north-east of Pittsworth on the Darling Downs. Covering nearly 37 square kilometres, the locality sits in the heart of one of Australia's most productive agricultural zones, with the Gore Highway forming an important transport artery through the broader area. With a 2021 Census population of 146 residents and a postcode-area median income of around $49,500, Umbiram is a small rural community embedded in the rich black-soil plains of the southern Darling Downs.

The surrounding landscape is dominated by broadacre cropping and livestock grazing, reflecting the Darling Downs' long-standing identity as Queensland's agricultural heartland. Toowoomba, the nearest major city, offers comprehensive shopping, healthcare, and education services and is within a comfortable half-hour drive. The locality appeals to those who value the open pastoral character of the Downs lifestyle, with wide flat horizons, seasonal rural activity, and a quiet community pace typical of the region's smaller localities.

Umbiram falls under postcode 4352 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Toowoomba North electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4352
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Wright
State Electorate
Toowoomba North
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.63°, 151.94°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
36.75 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Toowoomba / Pittsworth 25–35 min to Toowoomba

Commute to Toowoomba CBD

Distance
24 km
By Train
No direct train service; Toowoomba has limited rail connections to Brisbane via the Westlander
By Car (Peak)
25–35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20–25 min

🛣️ Gore Highway provides main access south; New England Highway north to Toowoomba

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

All daily errands require a vehicle; the nearest shops and services are in Pittsworth or Toowoomba

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
146
▲ 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 Umbiram known for? +

Umbiram is known as a small rural locality in the Darling Downs, one of Australia's most significant agricultural regions. The area is characterised by productive black-soil plains used for broadacre cropping and grazing, typical of the landscape between Toowoomba and Pittsworth.

How far is Umbiram from Toowoomba? +

Umbiram is approximately 24 kilometres south-west of Toowoomba CBD, making it a roughly 25–35 minute drive via local roads and the Gore Highway corridor.

Does Umbiram have public transport? +

Umbiram has no passenger rail service. There are limited regional coach or bus services connecting the Pittsworth corridor to Toowoomba, but a private vehicle is essential for all practical travel needs.

What is the population of Umbiram? +

According to the 2021 Census, Umbiram has a population of 146 residents spread across approximately 37 square kilometres of rural land in the Toowoomba Region.

Is Umbiram a good place to live? +

Umbiram suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in the agricultural heartland of the Darling Downs, within reasonable driving distance of Toowoomba's full range of services. It appeals to farming families and those who prefer an open, pastoral setting.

What is the postcode for Umbiram? +

The postcode for Umbiram, Queensland is 4352, which it shares with Toowoomba and a range of surrounding localities in the Darling Downs region.