Pelham at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,166
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Pelham.
The postcode for Pelham is 4415 (QLD).
Pelham (4415) sits in the Western Downs region of Queensland.
Pelham has roughly 2,166 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Pelham 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 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Pelham's population at 2,166, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
2,166
Median age
41
Family households
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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)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
2,166
Median age: 41
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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.
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Transport
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Education
Schools in Pelham.
Local schools for Pelham
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Government School Catchment
Guluguba State School
Wandoan State School P-10
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Frequently asked
About Pelham.
- What is the Pelham postcode?
- Pelham is in the 4415 postcode, in QLD, in the Western Downs Regional Council region.
- Where is Pelham?
- Pelham is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4415, in the Western Downs Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Pelham?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Pelham?
- There are 2 schools serving Pelham on this page, including Guluguba State School, Wandoan State School P-10.
- How walkable is Pelham?
- Pelham has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Pelham?
- Pelham is close to Guluguba, Gurulmundi, Kowguran, Boortkoi, Hookswood.
- What is the population of Pelham?
- The population of Pelham is approximately 2,166 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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