Meringandan West, QLD 4352 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Meringandan West is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4352, home to 2,488 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Goondiwindi local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 108 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,488
- Median age
- 32 years
- Median household income
- $2,194 /week
- Median personal income
- $972 /week
- Median family income
- $2,305 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Toowoomba
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Toowoomba
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Wright
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,650
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Meringandan State School
- Mary MacKillop Catholic College (Highfields)
- Highfields State Secondary College
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 26 parks and reserves
- 16 playgrounds
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, 75.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 49.5% of the 1,153 resolvable premises in Meringandan West. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 49.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 44.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 5.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.1%
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Meringandan West?
Meringandan West (QLD 4352) had 2,488 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Toowoomba local government area.
What is the median rent in Meringandan West?
The median advertised rent in Meringandan West is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Meringandan West?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Meringandan West covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Meringandan State School (2 km), Mary MacKillop Catholic College (Highfields) (6.3 km), Highfields State Secondary College (6.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Meringandan West?
Meringandan West is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (49.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Meringandan West?
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.
What is the climate like in Meringandan West?
In Meringandan West, 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 (75.7 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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