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Baking Board

QLD 4413 • Queensland

114
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
91.12 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemoteCar-Dependent
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About Baking Board

Baking Board is a sparsely settled rural locality in Queensland's Western Downs Region, situated approximately 10 kilometres north-west of Chinchilla and around 300 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. With a population of 114 residents spread across 91 square kilometres, it is one of the more remote localities in the region, characterised by broad-acre agriculture and grazing. The area falls under the Western Downs Regional Council, which administers much of south-west Queensland's rural hinterland.

The locality is primarily agricultural, with properties dedicated to cropping and cattle grazing in keeping with the broader Western Downs character. An abandoned railway station — Baking Board railway station — marks a former era of rail connectivity through the region. Residents rely on nearby Chinchilla for shopping, schools, and essential services, while the Warrego Highway provides access eastward to Dalby and Toowoomba.

Baking Board falls under postcode 4413 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
4413
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Western Downs
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Warrego
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.36°, 150.64°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
91.12 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4413

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4413, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,211
Median 2023–24
$58,205
▲ 28.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$72,289

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4413; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Chinchilla Approx. 15 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
300 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
3 hr 30 min–4 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr–3 hr 30 min

🛣️ Access via Warrego Highway through Dalby and Toowoomba; car essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all daily errands; no footpaths or local shops within the locality

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
114
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Western Downs Local Government Area, which contains Baking Board. 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Baking Board known for? +

Baking Board is a quiet rural locality known for broad-acre agriculture and grazing in Queensland's Western Downs Region. It also has a historic abandoned railway station that once served the area during an earlier era of rail transport.

How far is Baking Board from Brisbane? +

Baking Board is approximately 300 kilometres north-west of Brisbane, typically a 3.5 to 4 hour drive via the Warrego Highway through Toowoomba and Dalby.

Does Baking Board have public transport? +

Baking Board has no rail service and very limited bus connections. Chinchilla, approximately 10 kilometres to the south-east, is the nearest town with basic transport links. A private vehicle is essential for getting around.

What is the population of Baking Board? +

According to the 2021 Census, Baking Board has a population of 114 residents, making it a very small and sparsely populated rural locality across 91 square kilometres.

Is Baking Board a good place to live? +

Baking Board suits those seeking a genuinely remote rural lifestyle with wide open spaces and a quiet agricultural community. All services and amenities are available in nearby Chinchilla, making it ideal for those comfortable with rural living and car travel.

What is the postcode for Baking Board? +

The postcode for Baking Board, Queensland is 4413.

Is Baking Board a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Baking Board 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.