Queensland location profile
Crawford QLD 4610
Crawford is a small rural locality in the South Burnett Region, known for quiet acreage living and proximity to Kingaroy’s services. It appeals to families and retirees seeking space, farming lifestyle, and easy access to a regional town.
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Why families consider Crawford
Predominantly rural-residential and agricultural (grazing and cropping), with a mix of families, tradies, and semi-retired residents. Lifestyle is quiet and community-oriented, with day-to-day needs met in nearby Kingaroy.
Amenities & services
- Kingaroy Shoppingworld (major supermarkets and specialty stores)
- Kingaroy Hospital and local GP clinics
- Cafes, pubs, and takeaway in Kingaroy
- Bunnings Kingaroy and hardware services
- Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery and community facilities
- Kingaroy Library – Glendon Street, Kingaroy
- Wondai Library – Mackenzie Street, Wondai
Transport & connectivity
- No local train service; nearest major rail on the North Coast Line at Caboolture/Gympie North
- Local and regional buses via Kingaroy (services to Murgon/Wondai/Nanango and connections to Brisbane)
- Major roads: Bunya Highway; access to D’Aguilar Highway via Kingaroy; Kingaroy–Burrandowan Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Mount Wooroolin Lookout and walking trails
- Kingaroy Memorial Park and playgrounds
- Kingaroy Golf Club
- Kingaroy Aquatic Centre and sports ovals
- Kingaroy Showgrounds and regional events
- Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery and local cinema
- Mount Wooroolin Park
- Wooroolin Wetland
- Kingaroy Memorial Park
- Taabinga State Forest
- Bunya Mountains National Park (regional)
Education context
No centres in Crawford; multiple options 5–10 minutes away in Kingaroy including Goodstart Early Learning Kingaroy, C&K Kingaroy Community Kindergarten, and family day care providers.
- University of Southern Queensland (Toowoomba Campus)
- University of the Sunshine Coast – Moreton Bay (Petrie)
- QUT Gardens Point/ Kelvin Grove (Brisbane)
- The University of Queensland – St Lucia (Brisbane)