Dalby

QLD 4405 • Rest of QLD

12,758
Population (2021)
$39,156
Median Income
323.23 km²
Area
351m
Elevation
Regional CentreAgricultural HubEnergy SectorCountry Town

About Dalby

Dalby is the major service centre of Queensland's Western Downs, a substantial town of 12,800 residents 200 kilometres west of Brisbane. The town serves rich agricultural land and has benefited from coal seam gas development. The wartime history and grain silos define the townscape.

Agricultural prosperity and energy development have brought growth and quality facilities. The community is country Queensland at its most genuine. Dalby attracts agricultural workers, energy industry employees, and families seeking country living with quality services.

Dalby falls under postcode 4405 and is governed by Western Downs Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Warrego electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4405
Urban Area
Dalby
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.14°, 151.26°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
323.23 km²
Elevation
351m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Condamine Street & Patrick Street Dalby 4405 QLD
  • Woolworths
    17-67 Cunningham Street Dalby 4405 QLD
  • ALDI
    34 Archibald Street, Dalby QLD 4405

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$260
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
35 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
12,719
Census 2021
12,758
0.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,632
Income 2021
$39,156
13.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 10,884
Born Overseas 1,020

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Philippines 278
  • 2. New Zealand 177
  • 3. England 127
  • 4. South Africa 89
  • 5. India 44
  • 6. Fiji 27
  • 7. Papua New Guinea 25
  • 8. Zimbabwe 20
  • 9. Germany 18
  • 10. South Korea 17
  • 11. Netherlands 17
  • 12. Scotland 16
  • 13. China 15
  • 14. Ireland 15
  • 15. Vietnam 9

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 5,438
English 4,981
Irish 1,397
German 1,244
Scottish 1,214
Australian Aboriginal 1,071
Filipino 322
Dutch 147
Italian 115
New Zealander 92

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

9,702
Both parents born in Australia
1,256
Both parents born overseas
939
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
60.1%
No Religion
30.8%
Hinduism
0.4%
Buddhism
0.3%
Islam
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
833 (6.5%)
5-14 years
2,051 (16.1%)
15-19 years
874 (6.9%)
20-24 years
832 (6.5%)
25-34 years
1,675 (13.1%)
35-44 years
1,493 (11.7%)
45-54 years
1,622 (12.7%)
55-64 years
1,415 (11.1%)
65-74 years
1,074 (8.4%)
75-84 years
614 (4.8%)
85+ years
278 (2.2%)

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