Kalbar, QLD 4309 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kalbar is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4309, home to 1,246 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Scenic Rim local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 76 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,246
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $1,275 /week
- Median personal income
- $631 /week
- Median family income
- $1,562 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Scenic Rim
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Ipswich
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Wright
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,363
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Kalbar State School
- Roadvale State School
- Boonah State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 1 pub or bar
- 4 parks and reserves
- 2 supermarkets
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (31.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (21.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 857 mm
- Reference station: Amberley AMO, 43.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 99.9% of the 707 resolvable premises in Kalbar. 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: 99.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,511 across the Scenic Rim LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,289 theft, 286 violent offences, 254 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kalbar?
Kalbar (QLD 4309) had 1,246 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Scenic Rim local government area.
What is the median rent in Kalbar?
The median advertised rent in Kalbar is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kalbar?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Kalbar covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kalbar State School (0.4 km), Roadvale State School (8.2 km), Boonah State School (8.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kalbar?
Kalbar is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kalbar?
Across the surrounding area, 2,511 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,289), violent (286), break-ins (254). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Kalbar?
In Kalbar, mean daily temperatures range from 13.1°C to 26.9°C and annual rainfall is 857 mm measured at the Amberley AMO weather station (43.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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