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Ballandean 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 Ballandean Compares
Ballandean vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Ballandean | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,408 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $250 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,352 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 51 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% -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.
Ballandean is a locality 188 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4382. It falls within the Darling Downs - Maranoa region. The local government area is Southern Downs.
According to the 2021 Census, Ballandean has a population of 316 with a median age of 51. The median weekly household income is $1,408, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 6 (1.9% of residents).
Housing in Ballandean includes a median weekly rent of $250, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,352, with 125 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 83.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Ballandean scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Ballandean is served by Ballandean State School.
Ballandean is part of the Granite Belt statistical area in Queensland.
Ballandean Details
| Postcode | 4382 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 316 |
| Median Age | 51 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,408/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $661/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,352 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 199.6 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 125 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 6 (1.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -28.801 |
| Longitude | 151.843 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 188 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darling Downs - Maranoa |
| Area (SA3) | Granite Belt |
| Local Government | Southern Downs |
| Federal Electorate | Maranoa |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 40 (12.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 38 (12.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 48 (15.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 102 (32.3%) |
| 65+ years | 86 (27.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 5 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 49 (15.5%) |
| Asthma | 28 (8.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 21 (6.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 11 (3.5%) |
| Diabetes | 10 (3.2%) |
| Cancer | 10 (3.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 32 (24.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 60 (45.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 41 (30.8%) |
Schools in Ballandean
Suburbs Near Ballandean
Same Postcode (4382)
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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.