Cottonvale is a rural locality in Queensland, 203 km from Brisbane CBD, around 2 hours 45 minutes by car. Population is 153; the median age is 40 and the median household income is $55,692 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the lower-middle tier nationally. The locality grew 3.4% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $165 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,311. Cottonvale is characterised by high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
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Is Cottonvale safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Cottonvale sits in the high band, with 2 incidents recorded in 2025 — down roughly 67% on the prior year.
2 offences
66.7% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20242 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Walkability
Cottonvale is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Cottonvale.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 77
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Southern Downs: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Cottonvale is home to 153 residents, with a median age of 40, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $56,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
153
Median Age
40
Median Household Income
$55,692/yr
Census Median Rent
$165/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,311/mo
Avg Household Size
2.3
Median Personal Income
$29,224/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
27.5%
Total Dwellings
51
Owner-Occupier Rate
74.4%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
15.4%
Mortgage Stress
28.2%
Work From Home
37.5%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 72.5%
- English Spoken at Home
- 72.5%
- Employment Rate
- 49.6%
- Completed Year 12
- 25.5%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,627 a year through Southern Downs based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Southern Downs
In the year to August 2026, 291 new dwellings were approved across Southern Downs. That mix is 203 houses and 88 units. Approvals are up 63.4% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
No native title party is registered for this area. Under the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party is then whoever is recognised under tradition or custom as responsible for the area — which a native title register cannot show.
Climate & Setting
from Applethorpe, 11.3 kmModerate rainfall — warm summers, frosty winters.
- Elevation
- 906 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Near high-voltage lines
- 4.9% of addresses
- 6 within 100 m of an overhead line of 110 kV or more
- Annual rainfall
- 768 mm
- 78 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 26.8°C
- 1 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 2.9°C
- 32 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 4375, 0 of 238 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.3% (3 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.3%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4375, 55 rooftop-solar systems totalling 0.4 MW have been installed since 2001, against 110 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 2 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Federal Electorate
Currently held by David Littleproud Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | David Littleproud | 26.0% | 74.0% | -1.8 |
| 2022 | David Littleproud | 27.9% | 72.1% | -3.3 |
| 2019 | David Littleproud | 24.6% | 75.4% | +7.9 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by James Lister Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | James Lister LNP | 68.5% |
| 2020 | James Lister LNP | 64.1% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
Looking at a specific address in Cottonvale?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
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Common questions about Cottonvale
Is Cottonvale a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Cottonvale is high (74/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Cottonvale?
Cottonvale has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Cottonvale?
Cottonvale, QLD had a population of 153 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Cottonvale, QLD?
The postcode for Cottonvale, QLD is 4375.
How far is Cottonvale from Brisbane?
Cottonvale is 203 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 165 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Cottonvale?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Cottonvale was $55,692 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Cottonvale?
There are too few current rental listings in Cottonvale for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $165, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Cottonvale?
The median age of residents in Cottonvale was 40 at the 2021 ABS Census.
What is the weather like in Cottonvale?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Cottonvale, Applethorpe (11.3 km away), summer days average 26.8°C, winter nights 2.9°C, 768 mm of rain a year over 78 rainy days, and 1 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Cottonvale?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Cottonvale belong to?
Cottonvale sits within the Southern Downs local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Cottonvale?
The average residential rates bill through Southern Downs is $1,627 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Cottonvale?
Across Southern Downs, 291 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 63.4% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Cottonvale in?
Cottonvale sits within the federal Division of Maranoa, currently held by David Littleproud (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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