Quilpie, QLD 4480 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Quilpie is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4480, home to 530 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Bulloo local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 977 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$140 /wk
Population530
Median age39
Area17846.7 km²
To CBD977 km
LGAQuilpie

Demographics

Population
530
Median age
39 years
Median household income
$1,303 /week
Median personal income
$876 /week
Median family income
$1,921 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Quilpie
Statistical region (SA4)
Queensland - Outback
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Maranoa
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$140 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$884
Rent share of household income
11%

Schools

  • St Finbarr's School (Quilpie) Primary · Catholic
  • Quilpie State College Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 cafés
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 4 parks and reserves
  • 3 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 libraries
  • 4 supermarkets

Counts within roughly 5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 91.4% of the 547 resolvable premises in Quilpie. 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: 91.4%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 8.6%

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: 69 across the Quilpie LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 176% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 19 drug offences, 18 theft, 13 sexual offences.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Quilpie?

Quilpie (QLD 4480) had 530 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Quilpie local government area.

What is the median rent in Quilpie?

The median advertised rent in Quilpie is $140/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Quilpie?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Quilpie covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: St Finbarr's School (Quilpie) (0.2 km), Quilpie State College (0.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Quilpie?

Quilpie is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (91.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Quilpie?

Across the surrounding area, 69 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were drug offences (19), theft (18), sexual offences (13). 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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