Southern Downs
North Branch
North Branch at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
19.2k
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about North Branch.
North Branch (4370) sits in the Southern Downs region of Queensland.
North Branch has roughly 19,195 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
North 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 12 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put North Branch's population at 19,195, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
19,195
Median age
45
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$221/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
19,195
Median age: 45
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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 Southern 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.
2,811
total offences in 2026 across the Southern 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 North Branch.
Local schools for North Branch
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Maryvale State School
Freestone State School
Yangan 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 North Branch.
- What is the North Branch postcode?
- North Branch is in the 4370 postcode, in QLD, in the Southern Downs region.
- What is the average rent in North Branch?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $221.
- What schools are in North Branch?
- There are 20 schools serving North Branch on this page, including Maryvale State School, Freestone State School, Yangan State School.
- How walkable is North Branch?
- North Branch has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near North Branch?
- North Branch is close to Goomburra, Maryvale, Tregony, Gladfield, Upper Freestone.
- What is the population of North Branch?
- North Branch has approximately 19,195 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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