Sundown at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
462
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Sundown.
The postcode for Sundown is 4382 (QLD).
Sundown (4382) sits in the Southern Downs region of Queensland.
Sundown has roughly 462 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Sundown scores 10/100 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sundown's population at 462, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
462
Median age
53
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$204/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
462
Median age: 53
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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.
4,470
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.
10
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sundown.
Local schools for Sundown
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ballandean State School
Glen Aplin State School
Severnlea State School
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Frequently asked
About Sundown.
- What is the Sundown postcode?
- Sundown is in the 4382 postcode, in QLD, in the Southern Downs region.
- Where is Sundown?
- Sundown is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4382, in the Southern Downs region.
- What is the average rent in Sundown?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $204.
- What schools are in Sundown?
- There are 10 schools serving Sundown on this page, including Ballandean State School, Glen Aplin State School, Severnlea State School.
- How walkable is Sundown?
- Sundown has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Sundown?
- Sundown is close to Ballandean, Lyra, Lyra, Somme, Fletcher.
- What is the population of Sundown?
- The population of Sundown is approximately 462 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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