Dirranbandi, QLD 4486 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Dirranbandi is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4486, home to 610 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Balonne local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 525 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$145 /wk
Population610
Median age44
Area8251.5 km²
To CBD525 km
LGABalonne

Demographics

Population
610
Median age
44 years
Median household income
$1,266 /week
Median personal income
$756 /week
Median family income
$1,607 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Balonne
Statistical region (SA4)
Darling Downs - Maranoa
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Maranoa
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$145 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$650
Rent share of household income
11%

Schools

  • Dirranbandi P-10 State School Combined · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 4 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 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 77.9% of the 471 resolvable premises in Dirranbandi. 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.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 0.2%
  • Fibre to the Node: 0.2%
  • Fixed Wireless: 77.9%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 21.7%

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: 520 across the Balonne LGA in the year to April 2026 (down 26% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 147 theft, 116 drug offences, 87 violent offences.

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

Other suburbs in Balonne

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Dirranbandi?

Dirranbandi (QLD 4486) had 610 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Balonne local government area.

What is the median rent in Dirranbandi?

The median advertised rent in Dirranbandi is $145/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Dirranbandi?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Dirranbandi covering government sectors. Nearest include: Dirranbandi P-10 State School (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Dirranbandi?

Dirranbandi is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (77.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Dirranbandi?

Across the surrounding area, 520 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (147), drug offences (116), violent (87). 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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