Southern Downs

Elbow Valley

QLD4370

Elbow Valley at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

127

Median age 43

The brief

What to know about Elbow Valley.

The postcode for Elbow Valley is 4370 (QLD).

Elbow Valley (4370) sits in the Southern Downs region of Queensland.

Elbow Valley has roughly 127 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Elbow Valley scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Elbow Valley's population at 127, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

127

Median age

43

Family households

84%

Lone person

14%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$260/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$40/wk

Owner occupied

92%

Renter occupied

8%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

127

Median age: 43

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific

QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Southern Downs Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

4,470

total offences in 2026 across the Southern Downs Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences825 (18.5%)
Offences Against Property527 (11.8%)
Traffic and Related Offences311 (7.0%)
Drink Driving245 (5.5%)
Offences Against the Person236 (5.3%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Elbow Valley.

Local schools for Elbow Valley

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Murray's Bridge State School

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Killarney P-10 State School

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Dalveen State School

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Frequently asked

About Elbow Valley.

What is the Elbow Valley postcode?
Elbow Valley is in the 4370 postcode, in QLD, in the Southern Downs region.
Where is Elbow Valley?
Elbow Valley is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4370, in the Southern Downs region.
What is the average rent in Elbow Valley?
The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $40.
What schools are in Elbow Valley?
There are 3 schools serving Elbow Valley on this page, including Murray's Bridge State School, Killarney P-10 State School, Dalveen State School.
How walkable is Elbow Valley?
Elbow Valley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Elbow Valley?
Elbow Valley is close to Murrays Bridge, Cherry Gully, Loch Lomond, Wildash, Silverwood.
What is the population of Elbow Valley?
The population of Elbow Valley is approximately 127 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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