Western Downs Regional Council

Drillham South

QLD4424

Drillham South at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

73

Median age 35

The brief

What to know about Drillham South.

Drillham South (4424) sits in the Western Downs region of Queensland.

Drillham South has roughly 73 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.

Drillham South 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Drillham South's population at 73, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (90% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

73

Median age

35

Family households

90%

Lone person

29%

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)

$180/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$200/wk

Owner occupied

81%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

73

Median age: 35

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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 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

Other Offences836 (21.5%)
Offences Against Property392 (10.1%)
Drug Offences273 (7.0%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)181 (4.7%)
Offences Against the Person177 (4.5%)

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

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Drillham South.

Local schools for Drillham South

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Government School Catchment

Drillham State School

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Dulacca State School

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Miles State School

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Frequently asked

About Drillham South.

What is the Drillham South postcode?
Drillham South is in the 4424 postcode, in QLD, in the Western Downs Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Drillham South?
The median weekly rent for houses is $180, for units it's $200.
What schools are in Drillham South?
There are 5 schools serving Drillham South on this page, including Drillham State School, Dulacca State School, Miles State School.
How walkable is Drillham South?
Drillham South has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Drillham South?
Drillham South is close to Drillham, Pine Hills, Dulacca, Miles, Dalwogon.
What is the population of Drillham South?
Drillham South has approximately 73 residents. The median age is 35.

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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