Toowoomba Regional Council
Blackbutt North
Blackbutt North at a glance
Median house
$191,000
Median unit
$155,520
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
451
Median age 58
About
Welcome to Blackbutt North.
Blackbutt North (4314) sits in the Toowoomba region of Queensland. The median house here is $191,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Blackbutt North has roughly 451 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $191,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $155,520, roughly 19% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $38,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Blackbutt North on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$191,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $155,520.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
$191,000
$155,520
451
Median age: 58
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 6.26% (median rent $230/wk against a $191,000 price tag). Units yield 8.02% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (16%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20266.26%
Based on $191,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20268.02%
Based on $155,520 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 202681%
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.
The 2021 Census put Blackbutt North's population at 451, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
451
Median age
58
Family households
63%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Blackbutt North 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 3 government primary.
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.
16,889
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
Education
Schools in Blackbutt North.
Local schools for Blackbutt North
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Blackbutt State School
Benarkin State School
Yarraman State School
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Frequently asked
About Blackbutt North.
- What is the median house price in Blackbutt North?
- The median house price in Blackbutt North, QLD 4314 is $191,000. The median unit price is $155,520. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Blackbutt North postcode?
- Blackbutt North is in the 4314 postcode, in QLD, in the Toowoomba Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Blackbutt North?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $240.
- What schools are in Blackbutt North?
- There are 4 schools serving Blackbutt North on this page, including Blackbutt State School, Benarkin State School, Yarraman State School.
- How walkable is Blackbutt North?
- Blackbutt North has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Blackbutt North?
- Blackbutt North is close to Blackbutt North, Blackbutt, Blackbutt, Benarkin, Benarkin.
- What is the population of Blackbutt North?
- Blackbutt North has approximately 451 residents. The median age is 58.
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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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