Windorah, QLD 4481 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Windorah is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4481, home to 104 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Barcoo local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1163 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 104
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $2,125 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,089 /week
- Median family income
- $2,562 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Barcoo
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Queensland - Outback
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Maranoa
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $90 /week
- Rent share of household income
- 4%
Schools
- Windorah State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 97.9% of the 47 resolvable premises in Windorah. 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.
- Fibre to the Node: 2.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 97.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 5 across the Barcoo LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 67% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 2 violent offences, 2 break-ins, 1 property damage.
Other suburbs in Barcoo
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Windorah?
Windorah (QLD 4481) had 104 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Barcoo local government area.
What is the median rent in Windorah?
The median advertised rent in Windorah is $90/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Windorah?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Windorah covering government sectors. Nearest include: Windorah State School (0.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Windorah?
Windorah is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (97.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Windorah?
Across the surrounding area, 5 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were violent (2), break-ins (2), property damage (1). 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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