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Wyreema

QLD 4352 • Rest of QLD

2,076
Population (2021)
$43,368
Median Income
40.53 km²
Area
$330/wk
Median Rent
RuralGrowth SuburbDarling DownsAffordable

About Wyreema

Wyreema is a rural town and locality in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland, located approximately 25 kilometres south-west of Toowoomba CBD and around 145 kilometres west of Brisbane. The area covers 40.5 square kilometres of Darling Downs farmland and had a population of 2,076 at the 2021 census, representing 13% growth from 2016. Originally established around the Wyreema railway station on the Southern railway line, the town grew as an agricultural service point for surrounding Darling Downs properties. Toowoomba–Karara Road provides the main north–south access through the locality.

Wyreema offers an affordable, relaxed rural lifestyle on the Darling Downs, appealing to families and acreage seekers priced out of Toowoomba proper. The locality has two parks and Wyreema State School serves the local community. Residents typically travel to Toowoomba for major shopping, medical services and employment, with the drive taking around 25–30 minutes. The surrounding landscape of open farmland and low hills offers a classic Darling Downs setting, and the area has attracted interest from lifestyle property buyers and those seeking larger blocks within reasonable commuting distance of Toowoomba.

Wyreema falls under postcode 4352 and is governed by Toowoomba Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Condamine electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4352
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Toowoomba
Federal Electorate
Groom
State Electorate
Condamine
Type
Rural
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.66°, 151.84°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
40.53 km²
Elevation
538m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Regional coach services — Toowoomba 30–40 min

Commute to Toowoomba CBD

Distance
25.4 km
By Bus
35–45 min (limited regional services)
By Car (Peak)
25–35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20–25 min

🛣️ Car is the primary transport mode; no regular train passenger services. Brisbane is approx 1.5–2 hrs by car via the Toowoomba Bypass.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Wyreema is a rural locality where a car is essential. Most services and shopping are in Toowoomba, requiring a 25–35 minute drive.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$330
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,517
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
30 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,834
Census 2021
2,076
▲ 13.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,076
Income 2021
$43,368
▲ 17.0% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,887
Born Overseas 125

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 41
  • 2. England 21
  • 3. South Africa 11
  • 4. Germany 5
  • 5. Netherlands 3
  • 6. Papua New Guinea 3
  • 7. Scotland 3
  • 8. United States 3
  • 9. Zimbabwe 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,006
English 851
German 252
Irish 204
Scottish 200
Australian Aboriginal 142
Italian 39
Dutch 17
New Zealander 12
Chinese 9

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,693
Both parents born in Australia
149
Both parents born overseas
164
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
53.2%
No Religion
40.5%
Islam
0.2%
Buddhism
0.2%
Hinduism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
211 (10.2%)
5-14 years
349 (16.8%)
15-19 years
117 (5.6%)
20-24 years
123 (5.9%)
25-34 years
395 (19.0%)
35-44 years
289 (13.9%)
45-54 years
208 (10.0%)
55-64 years
184 (8.9%)
65-74 years
143 (6.9%)
75-84 years
50 (2.4%)
85+ years
9 (0.4%)

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