Dirranbandi at a glance
Walk score
36
Car dependent
Population
610
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Dirranbandi.
The postcode for Dirranbandi is 4486 (QLD).
Dirranbandi (4486) sits in the Balonne region of Queensland.
Dirranbandi has roughly 610 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Dirranbandi scores 36/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dirranbandi's population at 610, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (50% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
610
Median age
44
Family households
61%
Lone person
34%
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)
$140/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$145/wk
Owner occupied
50%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
610
Median age: 44
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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 Balonne Shire 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.
798
total offences in 2026 across the Balonne Shire 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.
36
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dirranbandi.
Local schools for Dirranbandi
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Government School Catchment
Dirranbandi P-10 State School
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Frequently asked
About Dirranbandi.
- What is the Dirranbandi postcode?
- Dirranbandi is in the 4486 postcode, in QLD, in the Balonne region.
- Where is Dirranbandi?
- Dirranbandi is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4486, in the Balonne region.
- What is the average rent in Dirranbandi?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $140, for units it's $145.
- What schools are in Dirranbandi?
- There are 1 schools serving Dirranbandi on this page, including Dirranbandi P-10 State School.
- How walkable is Dirranbandi?
- Dirranbandi has a Walk Score of 36 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dirranbandi?
- Dirranbandi is close to Hebel, Thallon, St George.
- What is the population of Dirranbandi?
- The population of Dirranbandi is approximately 610 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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