Balgowan at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,823
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Balgowan.
The postcode for Balgowan is 4401 (QLD).
Balgowan (4401) sits in the Toowoomba region of Queensland.
Balgowan has roughly 5,823 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Balgowan scores 0/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Balgowan's population at 5,823, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
5,823
Median age
41
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$265/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$225/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
5,823
Median age: 41
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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 Toowoomba 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.
26,795
total offences in 2026 across the Toowoomba 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
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Education
Schools in Balgowan.
Local schools for Balgowan
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kulpi State School
Quinalow Prep-10 State School
Jondaryan State School
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Frequently asked
About Balgowan.
- What is the Balgowan postcode?
- Balgowan is in the 4401 postcode, in QLD, in the Toowoomba Regional Council region.
- Where is Balgowan?
- Balgowan is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4401, in the Toowoomba Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Balgowan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $265, for units it's $225.
- What schools are in Balgowan?
- There are 5 schools serving Balgowan on this page, including Kulpi State School, Quinalow Prep-10 State School, Jondaryan State School.
- How walkable is Balgowan?
- Balgowan has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Balgowan?
- Balgowan is close to Muldu, Rosalie Plains, Brymaroo, Kulpi, Kings Siding.
- What is the population of Balgowan?
- The population of Balgowan is approximately 5,823 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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