Baralaba, QLD 4702 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Baralaba is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4702, home to 324 residents with a settled, mature community.

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Snapshot

Median rent$175 /wk
Population324
Median age52
Area373.3 km²
To CBD513 km
LGABanana

Demographics

Population
324
Median age
52 years
Median household income
$1,428 /week
Median personal income
$836 /week
Median family income
$1,770 /week
Average household size
2.1
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Banana
Statistical region (SA4)
Central Queensland
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Flynn
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$175 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$625
Rent share of household income
12%

Schools

  • Baralaba State School Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 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

Fixed Wireless serves 94.7% of the 284 resolvable premises in Baralaba. 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: 94.7%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 5.3%

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: 1,154 across the Banana LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 387 theft, 182 violent offences, 180 break-ins.

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

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Baralaba?

Baralaba (QLD 4702) had 324 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Banana local government area.

What is the median rent in Baralaba?

The median advertised rent in Baralaba is $175/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Baralaba?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Baralaba covering government sectors. Nearest include: Baralaba State School (0.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Baralaba?

Baralaba is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (94.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Baralaba?

Across the surrounding area, 1,154 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (387), violent (182), break-ins (180). 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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