Birdsville, QLD 4482 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Birdsville is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4482, home to 110 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Diamantina local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1378 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$113 /wk
Population110
Median age40
Area32952.5 km²
To CBD1378 km
LGADiamantina

Demographics

Population
110
Median age
40 years
Median household income
$1,792 /week
Median personal income
$1,078 /week
Median family income
$2,562 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Diamantina
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
$113 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$953
Rent share of household income
6%

Schools

  • Birdsville State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 2 parks and reserves
  • 4 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 2 playgrounds

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 28 resolvable premises in Birdsville. 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: 28 across the Diamantina LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 65% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 9 theft, 7 violent offences, 5 sexual offences.

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

Other suburbs in Diamantina

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Birdsville?

Birdsville (QLD 4482) had 110 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Diamantina local government area.

What is the median rent in Birdsville?

The median advertised rent in Birdsville is $113/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Birdsville?

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

What NBN technology is available in Birdsville?

Birdsville 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 Birdsville?

Across the surrounding area, 28 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (9), violent (7), sexual offences (5). 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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