Brigalow, QLD 4412 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Brigalow is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4412, home to 181 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Western Downs local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 231 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 181
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $1,292 /week
- Median personal income
- $715 /week
- Median family income
- $2,027 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Western Downs
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Darling Downs - Maranoa
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Maranoa
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $120 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,000
- Rent share of household income
- 9%
Schools
- Brigalow State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 restaurant
- 2 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 75.0% of the 36 resolvable premises in Brigalow. 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: 25.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 75.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4,055 across the Western Downs LGA in the year to April 2026 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,533 theft, 894 drug offences, 500 violent offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brigalow?
Brigalow (QLD 4412) had 181 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Western Downs local government area.
What is the median rent in Brigalow?
The median advertised rent in Brigalow is $120/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Brigalow?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Brigalow covering government sectors. Nearest include: Brigalow State School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Brigalow?
Brigalow is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (75% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Brigalow?
Across the surrounding area, 4,055 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,533), drug offences (894), violent (500). 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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