Toowoomba Regional Council
West Prairie
West Prairie at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
78
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about West Prairie.
West Prairie (4403) sits in the Toowoomba region of Queensland.
West Prairie has roughly 78 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
West Prairie 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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put West Prairie's population at 78, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 38% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
78
Median age
55
Family households
63%
Lone person
38%
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$225/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
78
Median age: 55
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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 Toowoomba 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.
16,889
total offences in 2026 across the Toowoomba 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 West Prairie.
Local schools for West Prairie
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Cecil Plains State School
Bowenville State School
Mount Tyson State School
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Frequently asked
About West Prairie.
- What is the West Prairie postcode?
- West Prairie is in the 4403 postcode, in QLD, in the Toowoomba Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in West Prairie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $225, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in West Prairie?
- There are 17 schools serving West Prairie on this page, including Cecil Plains State School, Bowenville State School, Mount Tyson State School.
- How walkable is West Prairie?
- West Prairie has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near West Prairie?
- West Prairie is close to Norwin, Bongeen, Mount Moriah, Tipton, Nangwee.
- What is the population of West Prairie?
- West Prairie has approximately 78 residents. The median age is 55.
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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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