Lockyer Valley Regional Council
Lefthand Branch
Lefthand Branch at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
69
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Lefthand Branch.
Lefthand Branch (4343) sits in the Lockyer Valley region of Queensland.
Lefthand Branch has roughly 69 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Lefthand Branch 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.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lefthand Branch's population at 69, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
69
Median age
59
Family households
76%
Lone person
21%
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)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$275/wk
Owner occupied
93%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
69
Median age: 59
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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 Lockyer Valley 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.
3,562
total offences in 2026 across the Lockyer Valley 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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Lefthand Branch.
Local schools for Lefthand Branch
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Government School Catchment
Mount Sylvia State School
Thornton State School
Mount Whitestone State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Lefthand Branch.
- What is the Lefthand Branch postcode?
- Lefthand Branch is in the 4343 postcode, in QLD, in the Lockyer Valley Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lefthand Branch?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $275.
- What schools are in Lefthand Branch?
- There are 6 schools serving Lefthand Branch on this page, including Mount Sylvia State School, Thornton State School, Mount Whitestone State School.
- How walkable is Lefthand Branch?
- Lefthand Branch has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lefthand Branch?
- Lefthand Branch is close to Mount Sylvia, Woodbine, Ingoldsby, Caffey, Rockside.
- What is the population of Lefthand Branch?
- Lefthand Branch has approximately 69 residents. The median age is 59.
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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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