Baralaba at a glance
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
324
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Baralaba.
The postcode for Baralaba is 4702 (QLD).
Baralaba (4702) sits in the Rockhampton region of Queensland.
Baralaba has roughly 324 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Baralaba scores 24/100 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 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Baralaba's population at 324, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (57% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
324
Median age
52
Family households
62%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$175/wk
Owner occupied
57%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
324
Median age: 52
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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 Rockhampton 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.
22,105
total offences in 2026 across the Rockhampton 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.
24
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Baralaba.
Local schools for Baralaba
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Government School Catchment
Baralaba State School
Woorabinda State School
Non-Government Schools
Wadja Wadja High School
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Frequently asked
About Baralaba.
- What is the Baralaba postcode?
- Baralaba is in the 4702 postcode, in QLD, in the Rockhampton Regional Council region.
- Where is Baralaba?
- Baralaba is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4702, in the Rockhampton Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Baralaba?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $175.
- What schools are in Baralaba?
- There are 3 schools serving Baralaba on this page, including Baralaba State School, Wadja Wadja High School, Woorabinda State School.
- How walkable is Baralaba?
- Baralaba has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Baralaba?
- Baralaba is close to Kokotungo, Anakie Siding, Cheeseborough, Sapphire Central, Humboldt.
- What is the population of Baralaba?
- The population of Baralaba is approximately 324 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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