Cecil Plains, QLD 4407 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Cecil Plains is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4407, home to 380 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Toowoomba local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 204 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 380
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,281 /week
- Median personal income
- $698 /week
- Median family income
- $1,583 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Toowoomba
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Darling Downs - Maranoa
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Maranoa
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $200 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $975
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Cecil Plains State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
- 6 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 83.6% of the 73 resolvable premises in Cecil Plains. 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: 16.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 83.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 19,688 across the Toowoomba LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 8% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 8,203 theft, 3,737 drug offences, 2,436 break-ins.
Other suburbs in Toowoomba
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cecil Plains?
Cecil Plains (QLD 4407) had 380 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Toowoomba local government area.
What is the median rent in Cecil Plains?
The median advertised rent in Cecil Plains is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Cecil Plains?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Cecil Plains covering government sectors. Nearest include: Cecil Plains State School (0.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Cecil Plains?
Cecil Plains is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (83.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Cecil Plains?
Across the surrounding area, 19,688 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (8,203), drug offences (3,737), break-ins (2,436). 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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