Barcaldine Downs at a glance
Population
1,540
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Barcaldine Downs.
The postcode for Barcaldine Downs is 4725 (QLD).
Barcaldine Downs (4725) sits in the Barcaldine region of Queensland.
Barcaldine Downs has roughly 1,540 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters.
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Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barcaldine Downs's population at 1,540, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
1,540
Median age
43
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)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
1,540
Median age: 43
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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 Barcaldine 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.
270
total offences in 2026 across the Barcaldine 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
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Location.
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Frequently asked
About Barcaldine Downs.
- What is the Barcaldine Downs postcode?
- Barcaldine Downs is in the 4725 postcode, in QLD, in the Barcaldine Regional Council region.
- Where is Barcaldine Downs?
- Barcaldine Downs is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4725, in the Barcaldine Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Barcaldine Downs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
- What suburbs are near Barcaldine Downs?
- Barcaldine Downs is close to Tara Station, Patrick, Barcaldine, Saltern, Ilfracombe.
- What is the population of Barcaldine Downs?
- The population of Barcaldine Downs is approximately 1,540 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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