Wallumbilla South QLD 4428

Wallumbilla South sits 457 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 5 hours 25 minutes by car. Census data records 80 residents with a median age of 34 and a median household income of $81,224 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the top 40% nationally. Population grew 29.0% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $25 per week. The area shows high crime risk. Walkability is low.

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Serious Road Crashes

2020–2024

No crash in Wallumbilla South 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

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

0
out of 100
Very Car-Dependent
Bottom 7% 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 Wallumbilla South.

27
connectivity score / 100
Most common
Fixed wireless
Full-fibre (FTTP) share
0%
Premises covered
26
Technology mix
Fixed wireless (WIRELESS) 81%
Satellite (Sky Muster) (SATELLITE) 19%

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

Supermarkets
None
Shopping Centres
None
Cafes & Restaurants
None
Parks & Reserves
None
Sport & Recreation
None
Beaches
None
Waterways
13 in locality
Childcare
None
GPs
None
Pharmacies
None
Hospitals
None
Police Stations
None
Banks & Bank@Post
None
Fuel Stations
None
EV Chargers
None
Pubs & Bars
None
Arts & Culture
None
Places of Worship
None

Maranoa: council population

The whole council area, not just Wallumbilla South · estimated residents
at 30 June 2025
Residents
13,370
+0.3% in a year
Change
+34
people since 2024
Density
0.2
people per km² across the council area
What drove the change
Natural increase
+90
births minus deaths
Net internal migration
-80
moves within Australia
Net overseas migration
+24
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
7/10
8/10 within QLD
income, education, jobs and housing together
Economic resources
9/10
9/10 within QLD
income against housing cost and household size
Education and occupation
8/10
9/10 within QLD
qualifications and job type, income excluded

Wallumbilla South is home to 80 residents, with a median age of 34, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $81,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.

2021 Census · change since 2016

Population

80

29.0% since 2016

Median Age

34

29.2% since 2016

Median Household Income

$81,224/yr

45.3% since 2016

Census Median Rent

$25/wk

Census Median Mortgage

—

Avg Household Size

3.3

37.5% since 2016

Median Personal Income

$34,528/yr

41.6% since 2016

Unemployment Rate

0.0%

Unoccupied Dwellings

0.0%

Total Dwellings

26

10.3% since 2016

Owner-Occupier Rate

100.0%

17.4% since 2016

Houses

100.0%

16.0% since 2016

Rental Stress

1.6%

Mortgage Stress

—

Work From Home

48.4%

26.1% since 2016

Dwelling Types

Houses 26 (100.0%)

Property Ownership

Owned Outright 9 (64.3%)
Mortgage 5 (35.7%)

Demographics

Born in Australia
93.8%
English Spoken at Home
95.0%
Employment Rate
74.6%
12.6% since 2016
Completed Year 12
42.5%

Occupations

Managers 20 (46.5%)
Labourers 10 (23.3%)
Professionals 3 (7.0%)
Clerical & Administrative 3 (7.0%)
Technicians & Trades 3 (7.0%)

Religion

Christianity 64 (80.0%)
No Religion 14 (17.5%)

Age Distribution

0-4 12 (15.0%)
5-14 9 (11.2%)
15-19 4 (5.0%)
20-24 6 (7.5%)
25-34 12 (15.0%)
35-44 4 (5.0%)
45-54 9 (11.2%)
55-64 5 (6.2%)
65-74 8 (10.0%)
75-84 11 (13.8%)

Family & Household Composition

Couple Families 13 (81.2%)
Lone Person 3 (18.8%)

Commute to Work

Worked from Home 15 (48.4%)
Car (driver) 12 (38.7%)
Walked Only 4 (12.9%)

Education

Certificate III & IV 7 (8.8%)
Advanced Diploma / Diploma 6 (7.5%)
Bachelor Degree 4 (5.0%)

Cars per Dwelling

1 car 3 (11.5%)
2 cars 7 (26.9%)
3 cars 8 (30.8%)
4+ cars 3 (11.5%)

Council Rates

Maranoa
FY 2025-26

Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,233 a year through Maranoa based on 2025 figures.

Avg residential rate
$1,233/yr
7% below the QLD average of $1,328 · median of 59 councils
Valuation basis
Unimproved Value
land only

Building Approvals: Maranoa

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

In the year to August 2026, 11 new dwellings were approved across Maranoa. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are up 100.0% on the same period a year earlier.

Trailing 12 months
11dwellings
+100.0% YoY
Houses
11
detached dwellings
Units
0
townhouses + apartments

Aboriginal Cultural Heritage

The Aboriginal party for this area is Mandandanji 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.

Climate & Setting

from Roma Airport, 45.1 km

Moderate rainfall — very hot summers, cold winters with occasional frost.

Elevation
280 m
above sea level, at the locality centre
Annual rainfall
530 mm
48 rainy days
Summer max (Jan)
34.2°C
62 days ≥ 35°C
Winter min (Jul)
4.5°C
21 frost days ≤ 0°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

0.0%
of light vehicles are electric
Up from 0.00% in 2021

In postcode 4428, 0 of 678 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.4% (3 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 0.4%.

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

Rooftop solar

78
systems per 100 dwellings
Averaging 5.9 kW each

In postcode 4428, 200 rooftop-solar systems totalling 1.2 MW have been installed since 2001, against 255 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.

Systems installed, year by year
2019
11
2020
10
2021
17
2022
10
2023
5
2024
10
2025
10
2026
5

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."

Verify eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office

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

Warrego District

Currently held by Ann Leahy Liberal National Party of Queensland

Next state election: 28 October 2028.

Year Winner Won with
2024 Ann Leahy LNP 77.8%
2020 Ann Leahy LNP 73.2%

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 Wallumbilla South

Is Wallumbilla South a safe place to live?

Recorded crime in Wallumbilla South is moderate (61/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).

What natural hazards affect Wallumbilla South?

Wallumbilla South has a moderate recorded bushfire history (43/100, 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 Wallumbilla South?

Wallumbilla South, QLD had a population of 80 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.

What is the postcode for Wallumbilla South, QLD?

The postcode for Wallumbilla South, QLD is 4428.

How far is Wallumbilla South from Brisbane?

Wallumbilla South is 457 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 324 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.

What is the median household income in Wallumbilla South?

At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Wallumbilla South was $81,224 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 Wallumbilla South?

There are too few current rental listings in Wallumbilla South for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $25, across all dwelling types.

What is the median age in Wallumbilla South?

The median age of residents in Wallumbilla South was 34 at the 2021 ABS Census.

Is Wallumbilla South at risk of bushfire?

Wallumbilla South has a moderate recorded bushfire history (43/100). 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.

What is the weather like in Wallumbilla South?

At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Wallumbilla South, Roma Airport (45.1 km away), summer days average 34.2°C, winter nights 4.5°C, 530 mm of rain a year over 48 rainy days, and 62 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.

Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Wallumbilla South?

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 Wallumbilla South belong to?

Wallumbilla South sits within the Maranoa local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.

How much are council rates in Wallumbilla South?

The average residential rates bill through Maranoa is $1,233 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.

How much is being built near Wallumbilla South?

Across Maranoa, 11 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 100.0% 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 Wallumbilla South in?

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

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