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Meandarra

QLD 4422 • Queensland

244
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
805.36 km²
Area
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Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalOutback

About Meandarra

Meandarra is a small rural town and locality in the Western Downs Region of Queensland, located on Brigalow Creek approximately 361 kilometres west of Brisbane. The locality spans a very large area of around 805 square kilometres of open pastoral country and had a population of 244 at the 2021 Census. The town serves as a local service centre for the surrounding agricultural district, which is characterised by cropping and grazing on the fertile black soils of the Darling Downs fringe.

The Western Downs region surrounding Meandarra is one of Australia's most productive dryland farming areas, with wheat, sorghum, and chickpea crops grown across vast properties. The town provides basic services including a general store and community facilities, and residents travel to Miles (approximately 70 kilometres north) or Dalby for more comprehensive shopping and services. Meandarra suits those committed to a genuine outback lifestyle, with wide open landscapes, agricultural heritage, and a tight-knit community spirit.

Meandarra falls under postcode 4422 and is governed by the Western Downs Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Warrego electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4422
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Western Downs
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Warrego
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.68°, 149.71°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
805.36 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited long-distance coach services — Roma / Brisbane Varies — several hours

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
361 km
By Train
No direct train service; no passenger rail to Meandarra
By Car (Peak)
3.5-4 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
3.5 hours

🛣️ Warrego Highway is the main route; Toowoomba is approx. 250km east and the nearest large regional centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Meandarra has minimal local services; all major errands require driving to Miles or Dalby

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Western Downs Local Government Area, which contains Meandarra. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
657.5 / 100k
2yr Down 30.7% 10yr Up 20.4%
Motor vehicle theft
401.8 / 100k
2yr Down 33.7% 10yr Up 135.9%
Non-FV assault
1,093.1 / 100k
2yr Down 23.7% 10yr Up 96.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
8.4 / 100k
2yr Down 41.0% 10yr Down 42.6%
Steal from vehicle
663.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 35.2%
View all offence categories for Western Downs →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
244
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meandarra QLD known for? +

Meandarra is known as a small agricultural service town on Queensland's Western Downs, surrounded by some of Australia's most productive dryland cropping country. The area has gained recognition for record-breaking wheat crops grown on the rich black soils of the region.

How far is Meandarra from Brisbane? +

Meandarra is approximately 361 kilometres west of Brisbane, about a 3.5-4 hour drive via the Warrego Highway and regional roads through Toowoomba and Roma.

Does Meandarra have public transport? +

Meandarra has no passenger rail service. Limited long-distance coach services pass through the region, but a private vehicle is essential for all practical travel and daily errands.

What is the population of Meandarra? +

According to the 2021 Census, Meandarra has a population of 244 people across a very large locality of approximately 805 square kilometres in the Western Downs Region.

Is Meandarra a good place to live? +

Meandarra suits those who value a genuine outback lifestyle — wide open spaces, agricultural community, and a quiet pace. It is best suited to those working in the agriculture sector or who are comfortable with long distances to major services.

What is the postcode for Meandarra QLD? +

The postcode for Meandarra, Queensland is 4422.

Is Meandarra a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Meandarra is part of the Western Downs LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.