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Pirrinuan

QLD 4405 • Queensland

221
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
141.80 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemoteCar-Dependent

About Pirrinuan

Pirrinuan is a small rural locality in the Western Downs Region of Queensland, positioned 16 kilometres north of Dalby along the Bunya Highway and approximately 224 kilometres west-north-west of Brisbane. The locality covers around 142 square kilometres of the Darling Downs agricultural zone and falls within the Western Downs Regional Council. With a 2021 census population of 221 residents and a median household income of approximately $45,766, Pirrinuan is a sparsely settled farming locality typical of the productive black-soil plains of the Western Downs.

The locality is defined by broad-acre farming, with grain cropping, cattle grazing, and mixed agricultural pursuits dominating the landscape. Properties along the Bunya Highway have access to primary schooling via bus services into Dalby, which serves as the main regional hub for shopping, healthcare, and other services. The Western Downs is one of Queensland's most productive agricultural regions, and Pirrinuan sits squarely within this heartland. The area suits those committed to a rural farming lifestyle in a community where agriculture is both the economy and the identity.

Pirrinuan falls under postcode 4405 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Warrego electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4405
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Warrego
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.32°, 150.91°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
141.80 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • School bus services — Dalby 20–30 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
224 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
2.5–3 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5 hours

🛣️ Bunya Highway connects south to Dalby; Toowoomba is the nearest major service city at ~99 km

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all errands; there are no local shops or footpaths in this broad-acre farming locality

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
221
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

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

Income Comparison

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pirrinuan known for? +

Pirrinuan is known as a rural farming locality on the Bunya Highway in Queensland's Western Downs, characterised by broad-acre grain cropping and cattle grazing on the productive black-soil plains of the Darling Downs.

How far is Pirrinuan from Dalby? +

Pirrinuan is approximately 16 kilometres north of Dalby, making it around a 15–20 minute drive. Toowoomba is the nearest large city at approximately 99 kilometres to the south-east.

Does Pirrinuan have public transport? +

Pirrinuan has no regular public transport services. School bus routes connect the locality to Dalby for students, but adults rely entirely on private vehicles for all travel and errands.

What is the population of Pirrinuan? +

According to the 2021 Census, Pirrinuan had a population of 221 residents across approximately 142 square kilometres, reflecting its very low population density as a broad-acre farming area.

Is Pirrinuan a good place to live? +

Pirrinuan suits those committed to a farming lifestyle in the Western Downs, with Dalby close by for essential services. The region offers a strong agricultural community spirit and wide open spaces, though the lifestyle is decidedly rural and a car is essential for everything.

What is the postcode for Pirrinuan? +

The postcode for Pirrinuan, QLD is 4405.