Jandowae, QLD 4410 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Jandowae is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4410, home to 1,004 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Western Downs local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 209 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$200 /wk
Population1,004
Median age53
Area254.1 km²
To CBD209 km
LGAWestern Downs

Demographics

Population
1,004
Median age
53 years
Median household income
$959 /week
Median personal income
$495 /week
Median family income
$1,204 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Western Downs
Statistical region (SA4)
Darling Downs - Maranoa
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Maranoa
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$200 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$940
Rent share of household income
21%

Schools

  • Jandowae Prep-10 State School Combined · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 18 parks and reserves
  • 4 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 1 supermarket

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 94.7% of the 642 resolvable premises in Jandowae. 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.

  • Fixed Wireless: 94.7%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 5.3%

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: 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.

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

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Jandowae?

Jandowae (QLD 4410) had 1,004 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the Western Downs local government area.

What is the median rent in Jandowae?

The median advertised rent in Jandowae is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Jandowae?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Jandowae covering government sectors. Nearest include: Jandowae Prep-10 State School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Jandowae?

Jandowae is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (94.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Jandowae?

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.

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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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