Brigalow QLD 4412
Brigalow is a rural locality in Queensland, 269 km from Brisbane CBD, around 3 hours 20 minutes by car. Population is 181; the median age is 41 and the median household income is $67,184 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the middle range nationally. The locality grew 6.5% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $120 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,000. Brigalow is characterised by high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. 1 school sits within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 181. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Serious Road Crashes
2020–20244 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
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 Brigalow, and the cohort is trailing peer-suburb performance.
- • 24 students in one school (avg 24)
Primary
Walkability
Brigalow 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 Brigalow.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 23
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
Western Downs: 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
Brigalow is home to 181 residents, with a median age of 41, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $67,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
181
Median Age
41
Median Household Income
$67,184/yr
Census Median Rent
$120/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,000/mo
Avg Household Size
2.3
Median Personal Income
$37,180/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
32.8%
Total Dwellings
61
Owner-Occupier Rate
81.4%
Houses
98.4%
Rental Stress
9.3%
Mortgage Stress
17.9%
Work From Home
43.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 77.3%
- English Spoken at Home
- 80.1%
- Employment Rate
- 63.9%
- Completed Year 12
- 26.5%
Occupations
Religion
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,238 a year through Western Downs based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Western Downs
In the year to August 2026, 53 new dwellings were approved across Western Downs. That mix is 47 houses and 6 units. Approvals are down 40.0% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this locality: 21 to 50 homes
- No timeframe set 21 to 50 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (1 parcel), 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 Barunggam People.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. No native title claim is currently registered here, so the last registered claimant remains the Aboriginal party.
Setting
- Elevation
- 310 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
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.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
1 facility within 5 km- 4.9 kmCoal MiningTop reported: Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10) · Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide
EV adoption
In postcode 4412, 0 of 239 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.3% (3 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.3%.
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."
Federal Electorate
Currently held by David Littleproud Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | David Littleproud | 26.0% | 74.0% | -1.8 |
| 2022 | David Littleproud | 27.9% | 72.1% | -3.3 |
| 2019 | David Littleproud | 24.6% | 75.4% | +7.9 |
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 Brigalow?
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 181 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 Brigalow
Is Brigalow a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Brigalow is moderate (66/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Brigalow?
Brigalow has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Brigalow?
Brigalow, QLD had a population of 181 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Brigalow, QLD?
The postcode for Brigalow, QLD is 4412.
How far is Brigalow from Brisbane?
Brigalow is 269 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 198 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Brigalow?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Brigalow was $67,184 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 Brigalow?
There are too few current rental listings in Brigalow for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $120, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Brigalow?
The median age of residents in Brigalow was 41 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Brigalow?
There is 1 school inside the Brigalow boundary: 1 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Brigalow?
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 Brigalow belong to?
Brigalow sits within the Western Downs local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Brigalow?
The average residential rates bill through Western Downs is $1,238 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Brigalow?
Across Western Downs, 53 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 40.0% 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 Brigalow in?
Brigalow sits within the federal Division of Maranoa, currently held by David Littleproud (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- 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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