Motley at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
10
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Motley.
The postcode for Motley is 4356 (QLD).
Motley (4356) sits in the Toowoomba region of Queensland.
Motley has roughly 10 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy. 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.
Motley 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 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Motley's population at 10, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy (38% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (38% family, 0% lone person).
Population
10
Median age
55
Family households
38%
Lone person
–
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)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$230/wk
Owner occupied
38%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
10
Median age: 55
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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.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Motley.
Local schools for Motley
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Government School Catchment
Mount Tyson State School
Biddeston State School
Oakey State High School
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Frequently asked
About Motley.
- What is the Motley postcode?
- Motley is in the 4356 postcode, in QLD, in the Toowoomba Regional Council region.
- Where is Motley?
- Motley is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4356, in the Toowoomba Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Motley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $230.
- What schools are in Motley?
- There are 10 schools serving Motley on this page, including Mount Tyson State School, Biddeston State School, Oakey State High School.
- How walkable is Motley?
- Motley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Motley?
- Motley is close to Purrawunda, Aubigny, Mount Irving, Yargullen, Mount Tyson.
- What is the population of Motley?
- The population of Motley is approximately 10 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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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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