Scenic Rim Regional Council
Obum Obum
Obum Obum at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
129
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Obum Obum.
Obum Obum (4309) sits in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland.
Obum Obum has roughly 129 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.
Obum Obum 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Obum Obum's population at 129, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
129
Median age
52
Family households
82%
Lone person
14%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
129
Median age: 52
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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 Scenic Rim 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.
2,005
total offences in 2026 across the Scenic Rim 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 Obum Obum.
Local schools for Obum Obum
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Government School Catchment
Kalbar State School
Roadvale State School
Boonah State High 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 Obum Obum.
- What is the Obum Obum postcode?
- Obum Obum is in the 4309 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Obum Obum?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Obum Obum?
- There are 5 schools serving Obum Obum on this page, including Kalbar State School, Roadvale State School, Boonah State High School.
- How walkable is Obum Obum?
- Obum Obum has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Obum Obum?
- Obum Obum is close to Kulgun, Blantyre, Teviotville, Kents Lagoon, Kalbar.
- What is the population of Obum Obum?
- Obum Obum has approximately 129 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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