Western Downs Regional Council
Dalby
Dalby at a glance
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
12.8k
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Dalby.
Dalby (4405) sits in the Western Downs region of Queensland.
Dalby has roughly 12,758 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Dalby scores 18/100 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dalby's population at 12,758, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
12,758
Median age
35
Family households
71%
Lone person
26%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$500/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$375/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
12,758
Median age: 35
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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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.
18
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dalby.
Local schools for Dalby
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Dalby South State School
Dalby State School
Dalby State High School
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Frequently asked
About Dalby.
- What is the Dalby postcode?
- Dalby is in the 4405 postcode, in QLD, in the Western Downs Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dalby?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $375.
- What schools are in Dalby?
- There are 5 schools serving Dalby on this page, including Dalby South State School, Dalby State School, Dalby State High School.
- How walkable is Dalby?
- Dalby has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Dalby?
- Dalby is close to St Ruth, Pirrinuan, Blaxland, Springvale, Beelbee.
- What is the population of Dalby?
- Dalby has approximately 12,758 residents. The median age is 35.
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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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