Southern Downs
Back Plains
Back Plains at a glance
Median house
$321,000
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
104
Median age 42
About
Welcome to Back Plains.
Back Plains is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$321,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$245/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$265/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
$321,000
$205,920
104
Median age: 42
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20263.97%
Based on $321,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20266.69%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202669%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
104
Median age
42
Family households
75%
Lone person
8%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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 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.
2,811
total offences in 2026 across the Southern Downs 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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Back Plains.
Local schools for Back Plains
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Back Plains State School
Nobby State School
Clifton State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Back Plains.
- What is the median house price in Back Plains?
- The median house price in Back Plains, QLD 4361 is $321,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Back Plains postcode?
- Back Plains is in the 4361 postcode, in QLD, in the Southern Downs region.
- What is the average rent in Back Plains?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $245, for units it's $265.
- What schools are in Back Plains?
- There are 7 schools serving Back Plains on this page, including Back Plains State School, Nobby State School, St Francis De Sales School.
- How walkable is Back Plains?
- Back Plains has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Back Plains?
- Back Plains is close to Ellangowan, Ryeford, Felton South, Mount Molar, Felton East.
- What is the population of Back Plains?
- Back Plains has approximately 104 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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