Balgowan Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Balgowan Compares
Balgowan vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Balgowan | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $575 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Median age | 44 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Balgowan is a locality 135 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4401. It falls within the Darling Downs - Maranoa region. The local government area is Toowoomba.
According to the 2021 Census, Balgowan has a population of 7 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $575, below the QLD average.
Housing in Balgowan includes a 3 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Balgowan scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Balgowan is part of the Darling Downs - East statistical area in Queensland.
Balgowan Details
| Postcode | 4401 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 7 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $575/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $187/week |
| Average Household Size | 4 persons |
| Area | 9.9 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3 |
| Australian Citizens | 71.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -27.2470458 |
| Longitude | 151.6830286 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 135 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darling Downs - Maranoa |
| Area (SA3) | Darling Downs - East |
| Local Government | Toowoomba |
| Federal Electorate | Groom |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3 (42.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 3 (42.9%) |
| 65+ years | 5 (71.4%) |
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Suburbs Near Balgowan
Same Postcode (4401)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.