Meandarra, QLD 4422 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Meandarra is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4422, home to 244 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Western Downs local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 328 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$120 /wk
Population244
Median age52
Area805.4 km²
To CBD328 km
LGAWestern Downs

Demographics

Population
244
Median age
52 years
Median household income
$1,224 /week
Median personal income
$697 /week
Median family income
$1,708 /week
Average household size
2.1
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Western Downs
Statistical region (SA4)
Darling Downs - Maranoa
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Maranoa
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$120 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Rent share of household income
10%

Schools

  • Meandarra State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 66 resolvable premises in Meandarra. 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.

  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%

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.

Other suburbs in Western Downs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Meandarra?

Meandarra (QLD 4422) had 244 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Western Downs local government area.

What is the median rent in Meandarra?

The median advertised rent in Meandarra is $120/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Meandarra?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Meandarra covering government sectors. Nearest include: Meandarra State School (0.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Meandarra?

Meandarra is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Meandarra?

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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