Toowoomba Regional Council

Drayton

QLD4350

Drayton at a glance

Walk score

2

Very car dependent

Population

1,813

Median age 36

The brief

What to know about Drayton.

Drayton (4350) sits in the Toowoomba region of Queensland.

Drayton has roughly 1,813 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Drayton scores 2/100 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 5 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Drayton's population at 1,813, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 41% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

1,813

Median age

36

Family households

66%

Lone person

28%

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· sales-qld

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$305/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$290/wk

Owner occupied

56%

Renter occupied

41%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,813

Median age: 36

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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

Other Offences2,915 (17.3%)
Offences Against Property2,414 (14.3%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)1,155 (6.8%)
Drug Offences1,122 (6.6%)
Offences Against the Person643 (3.8%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

95

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Drayton.

Local schools for Drayton

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Government School Catchment

Drayton State School

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Darling Heights State School

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Harristown State High School

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Frequently asked

About Drayton.

What is the Drayton postcode?
Drayton is in the 4350 postcode, in QLD, in the Toowoomba Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Drayton?
The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $290.
What schools are in Drayton?
There are 20 schools serving Drayton on this page, including Drayton State School, Darling Heights State School, Darling Downs Adventist College.
How walkable is Drayton?
Drayton has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 95.
What suburbs are near Drayton?
Drayton is close to Drayton North, Darling Heights, Macdonaldtown, Harristown, Kearneys Spring.
What is the population of Drayton?
Drayton has approximately 1,813 residents. The median age is 36.

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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