Western Downs Regional Council
Barakula
Barakula at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
8,675
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Barakula.
Barakula (4413) sits in the Western Downs region of Queensland.
Barakula has roughly 8,675 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Barakula 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barakula's population at 8,675, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
8,675
Median age
55
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
8,675
Median age: 55
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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 Western 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.
3,891
total offences in 2026 across the Western 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
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Education
Schools in Barakula.
Local schools for Barakula
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Government School Catchment
Chinchilla State School
Chinchilla State High School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's School
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Frequently asked
About Barakula.
- What is the Barakula postcode?
- Barakula is in the 4413 postcode, in QLD, in the Western Downs Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Barakula?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Barakula?
- There are 4 schools serving Barakula on this page, including Chinchilla State School, St Joseph's School, Chinchilla Christian College.
- How walkable is Barakula?
- Barakula has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Barakula?
- Barakula is close to Auburn, Pelican, Red Hill, Baking Board, Blackswamp.
- What is the population of Barakula?
- Barakula has approximately 8,675 residents. The median age is 55.
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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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