Aratula, QLD 4309 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Aratula is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4309, home to 609 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Scenic Rim local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 76 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$285 /wk
Population609
Median age42
Area26.2 km²
To CBD76 km
LGAScenic Rim

Demographics

Population
609
Median age
42 years
Median household income
$1,358 /week
Median personal income
$616 /week
Median family income
$1,735 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Scenic Rim
Statistical region (SA4)
Ipswich
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Wright
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$285 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,500
Rent share of household income
21%

Schools

  • Aratula State School Primary · Government
  • Kalbar State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 4 parks and reserves

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (31.2°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (21.4°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 857 mm
  • Reference station: Amberley AMO, 43.8 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 308 resolvable premises in Aratula. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 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: 2,511 across the Scenic Rim LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,289 theft, 286 violent offences, 254 break-ins.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Aratula?

Aratula (QLD 4309) had 609 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Scenic Rim local government area.

What is the median rent in Aratula?

The median advertised rent in Aratula is $285/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Aratula?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Aratula covering government sectors. Nearest include: Aratula State School (0.4 km), Kalbar State School (8.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Aratula?

Aratula is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Aratula?

Across the surrounding area, 2,511 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,289), violent (286), break-ins (254). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Aratula?

In Aratula, mean daily temperatures range from 13.1°C to 26.9°C and annual rainfall is 857 mm measured at the Amberley AMO weather station (43.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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