Southern Downs
Talgai
Talgai at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
106
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Talgai.
Talgai (4362) sits in the Southern Downs region of Queensland.
Talgai has roughly 106 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Talgai 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Talgai's population at 106, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
106
Median age
46
Family households
60%
Lone person
18%
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)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
106
Median age: 46
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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 Talgai.
Local schools for Talgai
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Government School Catchment
Allora P-10 State School
Wheatvale State School
Clifton State School
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Frequently asked
About Talgai.
- What is the Talgai postcode?
- Talgai is in the 4362 postcode, in QLD, in the Southern Downs region.
- What is the average rent in Talgai?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $260.
- What schools are in Talgai?
- There are 7 schools serving Talgai on this page, including St Patrick's School, Allora P-10 State School, Wheatvale State School.
- How walkable is Talgai?
- Talgai has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Talgai?
- Talgai is close to Ellinthorp, Victoria Hill, Hendon, Elphinstone, Deuchar.
- What is the population of Talgai?
- Talgai has approximately 106 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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