Western Downs Regional Council

Hornet Bank

QLD4420

Hornet Bank at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

1,219

Median age 40

The brief

What to know about Hornet Bank.

The postcode for Hornet Bank is 4420 (QLD).

Hornet Bank (4420) sits in the Western Downs region of Queensland.

Hornet Bank has roughly 1,219 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by 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.

Hornet Bank 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.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Hornet Bank's population at 1,219, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.

Population

1,219

Median age

40

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$173/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$147/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

1,219

Median age: 40

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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.

6,820

total offences in 2026 across the Western Downs Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences1,509 (22.1%)
Offences Against Property655 (9.6%)
Drug Offences642 (9.4%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)326 (4.8%)
Sell Supply Drugs300 (4.4%)

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 Hornet Bank.

Local schools for Hornet Bank

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Government School Catchment

Taroom State School

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Frequently asked

About Hornet Bank.

What is the Hornet Bank postcode?
Hornet Bank is in the 4420 postcode, in QLD, in the Western Downs Regional Council region.
Where is Hornet Bank?
Hornet Bank is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4420, in the Western Downs Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Hornet Bank?
The median weekly rent for houses is $173, for units it's $147.
What schools are in Hornet Bank?
There are 1 schools serving Hornet Bank on this page, including Taroom State School.
How walkable is Hornet Bank?
Hornet Bank has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Hornet Bank?
Hornet Bank is close to Peek A Doo, Broadmere, Glebe, Baroondah, Waikola.
What is the population of Hornet Bank?
The population of Hornet Bank is approximately 1,219 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.

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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