Aramac, QLD 4726 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Aramac is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4726, home to 372 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Barcaldine local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 937 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$94 /wk
Population372
Median age41
Area13502.6 km²
To CBD937 km
LGABarcaldine

Demographics

Population
372
Median age
41 years
Median household income
$1,320 /week
Median personal income
$752 /week
Median family income
$1,562 /week
Average household size
2.3
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
$94 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$313
Rent share of household income
7%

Schools

  • Aramac State School Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 2 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 1 supermarket
  • 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

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 91 resolvable premises in Aramac. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%

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 Aramac?

Aramac (QLD 4726) had 372 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Barcaldine local government area.

What is the median rent in Aramac?

The median advertised rent in Aramac is $94/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Aramac?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Aramac covering government sectors. Nearest include: Aramac State School (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Aramac?

Aramac is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Aramac?

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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