Malakoff at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
14.4k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Malakoff.
The postcode for Malakoff is 4405 (QLD).
Malakoff (4405) sits in the Western Downs region of Queensland.
Malakoff has roughly 14,360 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Malakoff 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Malakoff's population at 14,360, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
14,360
Median age
36
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$255/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$217/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
14,360
Median age: 36
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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 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
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
Education
Schools in Malakoff.
Local schools for Malakoff
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kaimkillenbun State School
Bell State School
Jimbour State School
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Frequently asked
About Malakoff.
- What is the Malakoff postcode?
- Malakoff is in the 4405 postcode, in QLD, in the Western Downs Regional Council region.
- Where is Malakoff?
- Malakoff is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4405, in the Western Downs Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Malakoff?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $255, for units it's $217.
- What schools are in Malakoff?
- There are 7 schools serving Malakoff on this page, including Kaimkillenbun State School, Bell State School, Dalby Christian College.
- How walkable is Malakoff?
- Malakoff has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Malakoff?
- Malakoff is close to Kaimkillenbun, Moola, Pirrinuan, Bell, Cooranga.
- What is the population of Malakoff?
- The population of Malakoff is approximately 14,360 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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