Scenic Rim Regional Council
Aratula
Aratula at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
3,366
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Aratula.
Aratula (4309) sits in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland.
Aratula has roughly 3,366 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Aratula scores 10/100 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.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Aratula's population at 3,366, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
3,366
Median age
45
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3,366
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
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 Scenic Rim 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.
2,005
total offences in 2026 across the Scenic Rim Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Aratula.
Local schools for Aratula
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Government School Catchment
Aratula State School
Kalbar State School
Mount Alford State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Aratula.
- What is the Aratula postcode?
- Aratula is in the 4309 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Aratula?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Aratula?
- There are 8 schools serving Aratula on this page, including Aratula State School, Kalbar State School, Mount Alford State School.
- How walkable is Aratula?
- Aratula has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Aratula?
- Aratula is close to Morwincha, Mount Edwards, Frazerview, Charlwood, Fassifern.
- What is the population of Aratula?
- Aratula has approximately 3,366 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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