Thargomindah, QLD 4492 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Thargomindah is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4492, home to 243 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Bulloo local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 967 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$153 /wk
Population243
Median age38
Area15878.3 km²
To CBD967 km
LGABulloo

Demographics

Population
243
Median age
38 years
Median household income
$1,480 /week
Median personal income
$1,004 /week
Median family income
$2,031 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Bulloo
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
$153 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$696
Rent share of household income
10%

Schools

  • Thargomindah State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 pub or bar
  • 3 parks and reserves
  • 1 library
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 5 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 36 resolvable premises in Thargomindah. 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: 10 across the Bulloo LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 11% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 4 violent offences, 2 vehicle theft, 2 theft.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Thargomindah?

Thargomindah (QLD 4492) had 243 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Bulloo local government area.

What is the median rent in Thargomindah?

The median advertised rent in Thargomindah is $153/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Thargomindah?

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

What NBN technology is available in Thargomindah?

Thargomindah 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 Thargomindah?

Across the surrounding area, 10 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were violent (4), vehicle theft (2), theft (2). 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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