Thangool, QLD 4716 — Suburb Profile

In short

Thangool is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4716, home to 685 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Banana local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 399 km from the Brisbane CBD.

Snapshot

Median rent$200 /wk

Population685

Median age43

Area698.3 km²

To CBD399 km

LGABanana

Demographics

Population: 685
Median age: 43 years
Median household income: $1,611 /week
Median personal income: $772 /week
Median family income: $2,011 /week
Average household size: 2.5
Persons per bedroom: 0.7
Local government area: Banana
Statistical region (SA4): Central Queensland
Remoteness classification: Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate: Flynn

Source: ABS QuickStats

Property & cost of living

Median rent: $200 /week
Median monthly mortgage: $1,408
Rent share of household income: 12%

Schools

Thangool State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

2 pubs and bars
2 parks and reserves
2 gyms and fitness centres
2 playgrounds

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 91.5% of the 398 resolvable premises in Thangool. 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.

Fibre to the Curb: 0.3%
Fixed Wireless: 91.5%
Sky Muster (Satellite): 8.3%

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.

Safety

Recorded offences: 1,154 across the Banana LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
Most common categories: 387 theft, 182 violent offences, 180 break-ins.

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

Nearby suburbs

Lawgi Dawes

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Thangool?

Thangool (QLD 4716) had 685 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Banana local government area.

What is the median rent in Thangool?

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

Are there schools in Thangool?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Thangool covering government sectors. Nearest include: Thangool State School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Thangool?

Thangool is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (91.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Thangool?

Across the surrounding area, 1,154 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (387), violent (182), break-ins (180). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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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