Barcaldine Regional Council
Barcaldine
Barcaldine at a glance
Walk score
58
Somewhat walkable
Population
1,540
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Barcaldine.
Barcaldine (4725) sits in the Barcaldine region of Queensland.
Barcaldine has roughly 1,540 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Barcaldine scores 58/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barcaldine's population at 1,540, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,540
Median age
43
Family households
64%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
1,540
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Barcaldine Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
154
total offences in 2026 across the Barcaldine Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
58
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Barcaldine.
Local schools for Barcaldine
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Government School Catchment
Barcaldine Prep-12 State School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Barcaldine.
- What is the Barcaldine postcode?
- Barcaldine is in the 4725 postcode, in QLD, in the Barcaldine Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Barcaldine?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Barcaldine?
- There are 2 schools serving Barcaldine on this page, including Barcaldine Prep-12 State School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Barcaldine?
- Barcaldine has a Walk Score of 58 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Barcaldine?
- Barcaldine is close to Patrick, Saltern, Tara Station, Barcaldine Downs, Aramac.
- What is the population of Barcaldine?
- Barcaldine has approximately 1,540 residents. The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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