Leyburn at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
566
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Leyburn.
The postcode for Leyburn is 4365 (QLD).
Leyburn (4365) sits in the Toowoomba region of Queensland.
Leyburn has roughly 566 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.
Leyburn 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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Leyburn's population at 566, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
566
Median age
53
Family households
65%
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)
$245/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
566
Median age: 53
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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 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.
26,795
total offences in 2026 across the Toowoomba 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.
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Education
Schools in Leyburn.
Local schools for Leyburn
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Government School Catchment
Leyburn State School
Karara State School
Back Plains State School
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Frequently asked
About Leyburn.
- What is the Leyburn postcode?
- Leyburn is in the 4365 postcode, in QLD, in the Toowoomba Regional Council region.
- Where is Leyburn?
- Leyburn is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4365, in the Toowoomba Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Leyburn?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $245, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Leyburn?
- There are 16 schools serving Leyburn on this page, including Leyburn State School, Karara State School, Back Plains State School.
- How walkable is Leyburn?
- Leyburn has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Leyburn?
- Leyburn is close to Thanes Creek, Karara, Thane, Ellangowan, Pratten.
- What is the population of Leyburn?
- The population of Leyburn is approximately 566 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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