Wallumbilla, QLD 4428 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wallumbilla is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4428, home to 331 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Western Downs local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 397 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 331
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,278 /week
- Median personal income
- $742 /week
- Median family income
- $1,821 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Maranoa
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Darling Downs - Maranoa
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Maranoa
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $155 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Rent share of household income
- 12%
Schools
- Wallumbilla State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 1 library
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 94.7% of the 281 resolvable premises in Wallumbilla. 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.
- Fixed Wireless: 94.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 5.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 898 across the Maranoa LGA in the year to April 2026 (down 14% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 327 theft, 164 violent offences, 138 drug offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wallumbilla?
Wallumbilla (QLD 4428) had 331 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Maranoa local government area.
What is the median rent in Wallumbilla?
The median advertised rent in Wallumbilla is $155/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wallumbilla?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Wallumbilla covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wallumbilla State School (0.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wallumbilla?
Wallumbilla is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (94.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Wallumbilla?
Across the surrounding area, 898 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (327), violent (164), drug offences (138). 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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