Alpha, QLD 4724 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Alpha is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4724, home to 559 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Isaac local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 752 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$120 /wk
Population559
Median age44
Area12669.4 km²
To CBD752 km
LGABarcaldine

Demographics

Population
559
Median age
44 years
Median household income
$1,547 /week
Median personal income
$953 /week
Median family income
$2,083 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Barcaldine
Statistical region (SA4)
Queensland - Outback
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Maranoa
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$120 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$650
Rent share of household income
8%

Schools

  • Alpha State School Combined · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 8 parks and reserves
  • 4 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 77.8% of the 424 resolvable premises in Alpha. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 77.8%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 0.2%
  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.5%
  • Fibre to the Node: 0.2%
  • Fixed Wireless: 1.2%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 20.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 439 across the Barcaldine LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 157% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 323 theft, 29 violent offences, 24 property damage.

Figures cover the whole Barcaldine — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Other suburbs in Barcaldine

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Alpha?

Alpha (QLD 4724) had 559 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Barcaldine local government area.

What is the median rent in Alpha?

The median advertised rent in Alpha is $120/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Alpha?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Alpha covering government sectors. Nearest include: Alpha State School (0.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Alpha?

Alpha is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (77.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Alpha?

Across the surrounding area, 439 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (323), violent (29), property damage (24). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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