Barcaldine, QLD 4725 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Barcaldine is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4725, home to 1,540 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Barcaldine local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 880 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,540
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,487 /week
- Median personal income
- $869 /week
- Median family income
- $2,060 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Barcaldine
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Queensland - Outback
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Maranoa
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $200 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,213
- Rent share of household income
- 13%
Schools
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Barcaldine)
- Barcaldine Prep-12 State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 6 pubs and bars
- 10 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 2 supermarkets
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 53.4% of the 1,105 resolvable premises in Barcaldine. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 40.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 53.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 6.1%
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Barcaldine?
Barcaldine (QLD 4725) had 1,540 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Barcaldine local government area.
What is the median rent in Barcaldine?
The median advertised rent in Barcaldine is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Barcaldine?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Barcaldine covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Barcaldine) (0.2 km), Barcaldine Prep-12 State School (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Barcaldine?
Barcaldine is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (53.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Barcaldine?
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.
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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