Toowoomba Regional Council
Blackbutt
Blackbutt at a glance
Walk score
50
Somewhat walkable
Population
3,255
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Blackbutt.
Blackbutt (4314) sits in the Toowoomba region of Queensland.
Blackbutt has roughly 3,255 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Blackbutt scores 50/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Blackbutt's population at 3,255, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
3,255
Median age
57
Family households
–
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)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$196/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3,255
Median age: 57
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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.
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.
50
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Blackbutt.
Local schools for Blackbutt
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Government School Catchment
Blackbutt State School
Benarkin State School
Yarraman State School
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Frequently asked
About Blackbutt.
- What is the Blackbutt postcode?
- Blackbutt is in the 4314 postcode, in QLD, in the Toowoomba Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Blackbutt?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $196.
- What schools are in Blackbutt?
- There are 4 schools serving Blackbutt on this page, including Blackbutt State School, Benarkin State School, Yarraman State School.
- How walkable is Blackbutt?
- Blackbutt has a Walk Score of 50 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Blackbutt?
- Blackbutt is close to Blackbutt, Blackbutt South, Blackbutt South, Blackbutt North, Blackbutt North.
- What is the population of Blackbutt?
- Blackbutt has approximately 3,255 residents. The median age is 57.
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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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