Deuchar QLD 4362

Deuchar sits 164 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 2 hours 15 minutes by car. Census data records 327 residents with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $58,500 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the lower-middle tier nationally. Population grew 10.8% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $325 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,330. The area shows no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.

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Median Land Price

Public listings data

The median land sale price in Deuchar sits at $580,000, broadly flat year-on-year. That said, only three sales settled in the quarter, so the median is a noisy signal — treat it as a direction rather than a level.

$580,000

Based on only 3 sales — small sample, take as indicative.

Is Deuchar safe? Crime statistics

2025

Crime in Deuchar sits in the moderate band, with 2 incidents recorded in 2025.

2 offences

Assault 1 (50.0%)
Drug Offences 1 (50.0%)

Crime Trend

Serious Road Crashes

2020–2024

No crash in Deuchar killed anyone or put anyone in hospital in 2020–2024.

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

No schools in this locality boundary.

Walkability

Deuchar is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.

0
out of 100
Very Car-Dependent
Bottom 17% in QLD
Public Transport within 1 km not measured
Schools within 1.5 km 0
Parks within 800 m 0
Supermarkets within 1 km 0
GPs within 1 km 0
Pharmacies within 1 km 0
Childcare within 1 km 0
Hospitals within 5 km 0

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 Deuchar.

30
connectivity score / 100
Most common
Fixed wireless
Full-fibre (FTTP) share
0%
Premises covered
127
Technology mix
Fixed wireless (WIRELESS) 100%

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

No amenities mapped in this locality boundary.

Southern Downs: council population

The whole council area, not just Deuchar · estimated residents
at 30 June 2025
Residents
38,064
+0.9% in a year
Change
+328
people since 2024
Density
5.4
people per km² across the council area
What drove the change
Natural increase
-40
births minus deaths
Net internal migration
+259
moves within Australia
Net overseas migration
+109
arrivals minus departures

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

ABS SEIFA · ranked against every suburb in Australia, and within the state
2021 census
Advantage and disadvantage
3/10
3/10 within QLD
income, education, jobs and housing together
Economic resources
4/10
4/10 within QLD
income against housing cost and household size
Education and occupation
4/10
6/10 within QLD
qualifications and job type, income excluded

Deuchar is home to 327 residents, with a median age of 41, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $58,000 a year, with unemployment at 7.5%.

2021 Census · change since 2016

Population

327

10.8% since 2016

Median Age

41

4.7% since 2016

Median Household Income

$58,500/yr

14.9% since 2016
Bottom 21% in QLD

Census Median Rent

$325/wk

35.4% since 2016

Census Median Mortgage

$1,330/mo

1.8% since 2016

Avg Household Size

2.6

4.0% since 2016

Median Personal Income

$29,068/yr

9.6% since 2016

Unemployment Rate

7.5%

29.3% since 2016

Unoccupied Dwellings

6.7%

15.2% since 2016

Total Dwellings

120

18.8% since 2016

Owner-Occupier Rate

94.6%

6.1% since 2016

Houses

99.2%

3.7% since 2016

Rental Stress

28.9%

18.0% since 2016

Mortgage Stress

27.3%

14.4% since 2016

Work From Home

11.8%

174.4% since 2016

Dwelling Types

Houses 119 (99.2%)
Flats / Apartments 1 (0.8%)

Property Ownership

Owned Outright 56 (50.0%)
Mortgage 50 (44.6%)
Renting 6 (5.4%)

Demographics

Born in Australia
79.8%
English Spoken at Home
91.4%
Employment Rate
51.8%
6.2% since 2016
Completed Year 12
34.6%

Occupations

Technicians & Trades 20 (15.0%)
Managers 19 (14.3%)
Community & Personal Service 19 (14.3%)
Machinery Operators & Drivers 18 (13.5%)
Professionals 16 (12.0%)
Labourers 14 (10.5%)
Sales 7 (5.3%)
Clerical & Administrative 4 (3.0%)

Religion

Christianity 156 (47.7%)
No Religion 125 (38.2%)

Country of Birth (overseas)

Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.

England 11 (3.4%)
New Zealand 8 (2.4%)
Philippines 3 (0.9%)

Age Distribution

0-4 18 (5.5%)
5-14 54 (16.5%)
15-19 23 (7.0%)
20-24 8 (2.4%)
25-34 38 (11.6%)
35-44 34 (10.4%)
45-54 49 (15.0%)
55-64 37 (11.3%)
65-74 33 (10.1%)
75-84 19 (5.8%)
85+ 8 (2.4%)

Family & Household Composition

Couple Families 40 (46.0%)
Lone Person 32 (36.8%)
One Parent Families 12 (13.8%)
Group Household 3 (3.4%)

Commute to Work

Car (driver) 84 (82.4%)
Worked from Home 12 (11.8%)
Car (passenger) 3 (2.9%)
Walked Only 3 (2.9%)

Education

Certificate III & IV 54 (16.5%)
Bachelor Degree 29 (8.9%)
Advanced Diploma / Diploma 22 (6.7%)
Postgraduate Degree 4 (1.2%)
Graduate Diploma / Certificate 4 (1.2%)

Cars per Dwelling

1 car 34 (29.6%)
2 cars 44 (38.3%)
3 cars 22 (19.1%)
4+ cars 15 (13.0%)

Council Rates

Southern Downs
FY 2025-26

Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,627 a year through Southern Downs based on 2025 figures.

Avg residential rate
$1,627/yr
23% above the QLD average of $1,328 · median of 59 councils
Valuation basis
Unimproved Value
land only

Building Approvals: Southern Downs

The whole council area, not just Deuchar · new residential dwellings
to 2026-08

In the year to August 2026, 291 new dwellings were approved across Southern Downs. That mix is 203 houses and 88 units. Approvals are up 63.4% on the same period a year earlier.

Trailing 12 months
291dwellings
+63.4% YoY
Houses
203
detached dwellings
Units
88
townhouses + apartments

Aboriginal Cultural Heritage

The Aboriginal party for this area is Githabul People (Waringh Waringh).

Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. A native title claim over this area is registered with the Federal Court.

Climate & Setting

from Killarney Post Office, 43.2 km

Moderate rainfall.

Elevation
483 m
above sea level, at the locality centre
Annual rainfall
760 mm
74 rainy days
Summer max (Jan)
—
Winter min (Jul)
—

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

0.2%
of light vehicles are electric
Up from 0.00% in 2021
+0.1 points this year
Bottom 16% in QLD

In postcode 4362, 4 of 2,632 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.9% (50 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.1%.

Electric share, year by year
2021
0.00%
2022
0.00%
2023
0.00%
2024
0.00%
2025
0.15%

Rooftop solar

67
systems per 100 dwellings
Averaging 7.6 kW each

In postcode 4362, 779 rooftop-solar systems totalling 5.9 MW have been installed since 2001, against 1,157 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 31 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.

Systems installed, year by year
2019
44
2020
38
2021
35
2022
39
2023
48
2024
45
2025
34
2026
19

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."

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Mortgage repayments

I'm looking for
Deposit
$
%
Monthly repayment
$3,025
Loan amount
$464,000
Total interest over 30 years
$624,976

1 mortgage broker is registered in postcode 4362.

Deposit
$116,000
Stamp duty
$11,950
Cash needed at settlement
$127,950

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.

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

Division of Maranoa

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

Southern Downs District

Currently held by James Lister Liberal National Party of Queensland

Next state election: 28 October 2028.

Year Winner Won with
2024 James Lister LNP 68.5%
2020 James Lister LNP 64.1%

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.

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Common questions about Deuchar

Is Deuchar a safe place to live?

Recorded crime in Deuchar is moderate (49/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).

What natural hazards affect Deuchar?

Deuchar 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 Deuchar?

Deuchar, QLD had a population of 327 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.

What is the postcode for Deuchar, QLD?

The postcode for Deuchar, QLD is 4362.

How far is Deuchar from Brisbane?

Deuchar is 164 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 135 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.

What is the median household income in Deuchar?

At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Deuchar was $58,500 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 Deuchar?

There are too few current rental listings in Deuchar for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $325, across all dwelling types.

What is the median age in Deuchar?

The median age of residents in Deuchar was 41 at the 2021 ABS Census.

What is the weather like in Deuchar?

At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Deuchar, Killarney Post Office (43.2 km away), 760 mm of rain a year over 74 rainy days over 2006-2026.

Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Deuchar?

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 Deuchar belong to?

Deuchar sits within the Southern Downs local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.

How much are council rates in Deuchar?

The average residential rates bill through Southern Downs is $1,627 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.

How much is being built near Deuchar?

Across Southern Downs, 291 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 63.4% 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 Deuchar in?

Deuchar sits within the federal Division of Maranoa, currently held by David Littleproud (Liberal National Party of Queensland).

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