Ballandean, QLD 4382 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Ballandean is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4382, home to 316 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Southern Downs local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 192 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 316
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,408 /week
- Median personal income
- $661 /week
- Median family income
- $1,583 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Southern Downs
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Darling Downs - Maranoa
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Maranoa
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,352
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Ballandean State School
- Glen Aplin State School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Ballandean State School
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 6 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 91.4% of the 93 resolvable premises in Ballandean. 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.
- Fixed Wireless: 8.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 91.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,593 across the Southern Downs LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 924 theft, 528 drug offences, 405 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ballandean?
Ballandean (QLD 4382) had 316 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Southern Downs local government area.
What is the median rent in Ballandean?
The median advertised rent in Ballandean is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Ballandean?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Ballandean covering government sectors. Nearest include: Ballandean State School (0.1 km), Glen Aplin State School (7.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Ballandean?
Ballandean is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (91.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Ballandean?
Across the surrounding area, 2,593 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (924), drug offences (528), violent (405). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Ballandean?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Ballandean centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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