South East Queensland — Council Development Profile

Lockyer Valley Regional Council

On the Brisbane–Toowoomba axis, lifted by Inland Rail

On the Brisbane–Toowoomba axis, lifted by Inland Rail — affordable Gatton housing within commute of two job centres.

Lockyer Valley farmland viewed from Toowoomba

Photo: Sheba_Also, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Development Snapshot

Population
43,847 (ERP, 2023)
Projected Population 2046
~67,900
Dwelling Target to 2046
+9,200 new dwellings (ShapingSEQ 2023)
Planning Scheme
Lockyer Valley Planning Scheme 2024 (commenced 22 July 2024)
Land Area
~2,272 km²
Median House Price
~$520k–530k (Gatton, 2025)

ShapingSEQ 2023; profile.id; htag 2025; Lockyer Valley Regional Council; Inland Rail (ARTC). Figures are indicative and should be verified before any transaction.

Planning & Zoning

  • New Lockyer Valley Planning Scheme 2024
  • Gatton — principal town (UQ Gatton campus)
  • Plainland — emerging growth node
  • Laidley, Forest Hill, Withcott / Helidon

Growth & Demographics

  • 43,847 residents (2023) → ~67,900 by 2046
  • +9,200 dwellings to 2046
  • Detached-led growth

Development Pipeline & Approvals

  • Inland Rail (Gowrie–Helidon–Calvert)
  • Plainland retail / commercial growth
  • Warrego Hwy freight spine

Investment Angle

  • Inland Rail freight / logistics uplift
  • Among the most affordable in commute range
  • Plan-backed fronts (2024 scheme + Plainland)

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