Wallangarra QLD 4383
Wallangarra sits 253 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 3 hours 20 minutes by car. Census data records 440 residents with a median age of 55 and a median household income of $43,732 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The locality fell 6.0% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $220 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $830. Wallangarra is characterised by high bushfire risk. 1 school sits within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataThe median house sale price in Wallangarra sits at $420,000, broadly flat year-on-year.
Houses
$420,000
Based on 11 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Land
$280,000
Based on only 3 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Wallangarra are currently listed at around $450,000 on average. Based on 3 houses listed in the past six months.
$450K
3 houses listed in the last 6 months.
3 of the suburb's 193 dwellings (1.6%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Is Wallangarra safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Wallangarra sits in the moderate band, with 10 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 100% on the prior year.
10 offences
100.0% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20241 crash
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 Wallangarra, and performance is broadly on par with peer-suburb schools.
- • 23 students in one school (avg 23)
Primary
Walkability
Wallangarra is very car-dependent on foot — at 5/100, nearly all errands require a car.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Wallangarra.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 290
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
Southern 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
Wallangarra is home to 440 residents, with a median age of 55 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $44,000 a year, with unemployment at 9.2%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
440
Median Age
55
Median Household Income
$43,732/yr
Census Median Rent
$220/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$830/mo
Avg Household Size
2.0
Median Personal Income
$23,972/yr
Unemployment Rate
9.2%
Unoccupied Dwellings
25.9%
Total Dwellings
193
Owner-Occupier Rate
74.9%
Houses
97.9%
Rental Stress
26.2%
Mortgage Stress
22.8%
Work From Home
10.6%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 80.9%
- English Spoken at Home
- 90.2%
- Employment Rate
- 35.4%
- Completed Year 12
- 24.3%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,627 a year through Southern Downs based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Southern Downs
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.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this locality: 7 to 25 homes
- Within 2 years 6 to 20 homes
- In 5 to 10 years 1 to 5 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (2 parcels), by when it expects lots to be registered. Yields are published in ranges, so these are too.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
No native title party is registered for this area. Under the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party is then whoever is recognised under tradition or custom as responsible for the area — which a native title register cannot show.
Climate & Setting
from Wallangarra Post Office, 2.9 kmModerate rainfall.
- Elevation
- 836 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 760 mm
- 67 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
In postcode 4383, 3 of 630 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.4% (9 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.9%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4383, 213 rooftop-solar systems totalling 1.1 MW have been installed since 2001, against 343 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 7 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
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 $420,000 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 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 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.
Looking at a specific address in Wallangarra?
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- 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 Wallangarra
Is Wallangarra a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Wallangarra is moderate (52/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Wallangarra?
Wallangarra has a high recorded bushfire history (90/100, 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.
What is the population of Wallangarra?
Wallangarra, QLD had a population of 440 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Wallangarra, QLD?
The postcode for Wallangarra, QLD is 4383.
How far is Wallangarra from Brisbane?
Wallangarra is 253 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 199 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Wallangarra?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Wallangarra was $43,732 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 Wallangarra?
There are too few current rental listings in Wallangarra for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $220, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Wallangarra?
The median age of residents in Wallangarra was 55 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Wallangarra at risk of bushfire?
Wallangarra has a high recorded bushfire history (90/100). 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 Wallangarra?
There is 1 school inside the Wallangarra boundary: 1 at similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Wallangarra walkable?
Wallangarra scores 5/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Wallangarra?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Wallangarra, Wallangarra Post Office (2.9 km away), 760 mm of rain a year over 67 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Wallangarra?
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 Wallangarra belong to?
Wallangarra 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 Wallangarra?
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 Wallangarra?
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 Wallangarra in?
Wallangarra 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
- 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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