Biggenden QLD 4621
Biggenden is a rural locality in Queensland, 294 km from Brisbane CBD, around 4 hours 10 minutes by car. Population is 788; the median age is 57 and the median household income is $37,700 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The locality fell 6.7% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $200 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $867. Biggenden is characterised by high crime risk. 1 school sits within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
Is Biggenden a good place to live?
Biggenden scores a D (9/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — weaker on transit, safety, and community.
Mixed results
1 school
Car-dependent
Walkability 0/100 · 294.2 km · 249 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $380K
High crime risk
Fire 55/100 · Crime 74/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 1/10 · median age 57 · 788 residents
Liveability Rating
9 / 100 · Ranked #1076 in QLDEach bar is Biggenden's rank among QLD suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
Flood data for Queensland covers only the areas mapped there — a blank here is not an all-clear.
How do you rate the liveability in Biggenden?
Local knowledge beats any dataset. Rate it and see what other residents think.
Our score
9 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
Residents say
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Median House Price
Public listings dataBiggenden's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $380,000, roughly 41% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$380,000
Based on 39 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 48 days — median across 6 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 7 sales $265K
- 3 bed 19 sales $330K
- 4 bed 9 sales $455K
Land
$340,000
Based on 10 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Biggenden are currently listed at around $495,000 on average. Based on 7 houses listed in the past six months.
$495K
7 houses listed in the last 6 months.
7 of the suburb's 351 dwellings (2.0%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Is Biggenden safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Biggenden sits in the high band, with 24 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 118% on the prior year.
24 offences
118.2% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20245 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
One school serve Biggenden, and performance is broadly on par with peer-suburb schools.
- • 116 students in one school (avg 116)
Combined
Walkability
Biggenden is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Biggenden.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 463
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
North Burnett: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Biggenden is home to 788 residents, with a median age of 57 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $38,000 a year, with unemployment at 9.2%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
788
Median Age
57
Median Household Income
$37,700/yr
Census Median Rent
$200/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$867/mo
Avg Household Size
1.9
Median Personal Income
$23,504/yr
Unemployment Rate
9.2%
Unoccupied Dwellings
14.0%
Total Dwellings
351
Owner-Occupier Rate
76.9%
Houses
94.0%
Rental Stress
27.6%
Mortgage Stress
27.6%
Work From Home
11.2%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
10 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 0 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 78 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 76.8%
- English Spoken at Home
- 87.1%
- Employment Rate
- 28.6%
- Completed Year 12
- 23.2%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
0 residents (0.0%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
4.4% of residents (33) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Brisbane (29).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 757 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,183 a year through North Burnett based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: North Burnett
In the year to August 2026, 30 new dwellings were approved across North Burnett. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are down 33.3% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this locality: at least 744 homes
- In 5 to 10 years 49 to 125 homes
- No timeframe set at least 695 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (19 parcels), by when it expects lots to be registered. Yields are published in ranges, so these are too.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Wakka Wakka People #4 - Part A.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. Native title over this area has been determined.
Climate & Setting
from Brian Pastures, 26.6 kmModerate rainfall — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 165 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 677 mm
- 50 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 32.5°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 8.2°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 4621, 0 of 1,888 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.7% (14 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 0.7%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4621, 487 rooftop-solar systems totalling 3.1 MW have been installed since 2001, against 844 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 30 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Mortgage repayments
1 mortgage broker is registered in postcode 4621.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $380,000 this is under the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Colin Boyce Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Colin Boyce | 39.8% | 60.2% | -6.4 |
| 2022 | Colin Boyce | 46.2% | 53.8% | -4.8 |
| 2019 | Ken O'Dowd | 41.3% | 58.7% | +7.6 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Bryson Head Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bryson Head LNP | 73.2% |
| 2020 | Colin Boyce LNP | 65.8% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
Looking at a specific address in Biggenden?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 788 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Biggenden
Is Biggenden a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Biggenden is high (74/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Biggenden?
Biggenden has a moderate recorded bushfire history (55/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Biggenden a good place to live?
Biggenden has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of D (9/100), ranked against other QLD suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Biggenden?
Biggenden, QLD had a population of 788 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Biggenden, QLD?
The postcode for Biggenden, QLD is 4621.
How far is Biggenden from Brisbane?
Biggenden is 294 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 249 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Biggenden?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Biggenden was $37,700 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Biggenden?
There are too few current rental listings in Biggenden for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $200, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Biggenden?
The median age of residents in Biggenden was 57 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Biggenden at risk of bushfire?
Biggenden has a moderate recorded bushfire history (55/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Biggenden?
There is 1 school inside the Biggenden boundary: 1 at similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
What is the weather like in Biggenden?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Biggenden, Brian Pastures (26.6 km away), summer days average 32.5°C, winter nights 8.2°C, and 677 mm of rain a year over 50 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Biggenden?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Biggenden belong to?
Biggenden sits within the North Burnett local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Biggenden?
The average residential rates bill through North Burnett is $1,183 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Biggenden?
Across North Burnett, 30 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 33.3% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Biggenden in?
Biggenden sits within the federal Division of Flynn, currently held by Colin Boyce (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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