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Ballaroo

QLD 4455 • Queensland

51
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
1786.55 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteOutbackAgriculturalSemi-Arid
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About Ballaroo

Ballaroo is a vast, semi-arid rural locality in the Maranoa Region of outback Queensland, located approximately 72 km south-southwest of Roma and around 505 km west of Brisbane. Covering an enormous 1,786 square kilometres of open mulga scrub and Mitchell grass plains, it recorded a population of just 51 people in the 2021 census. The landscape is quintessential outback Queensland, characterised by wide horizons, red soil, and sparse vegetation adapted to low and unreliable rainfall.

Life in Ballaroo revolves around large-scale pastoral farming, primarily cattle and sheep grazing on extensive properties. There are no services, shops, or public facilities within the locality; Roma is the nearest town offering a full range of services, fuel, and supplies. The area attracts those drawn to remote outback living, with mustering, bore-running, and the rhythms of station life defining the community's character.

Ballaroo falls under postcode 4455 and is governed by the Maranoa 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
4455
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Maranoa
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Warrego
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.73°, 148.69°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
1786.55 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4455

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4455, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$51,107
Median 2023–24
$61,800
▲ 20.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,156

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4455; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Roma

Distance
72 km
By Car (Peak)
55 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
50 min

🛣️ No public transport. Entirely car and property vehicle dependent. Roma is the nearest service centre with Queensland Rail access on the Brisbane–Charleville line.

Walkability Car Essential

Extremely remote outback locality with no services or transport. A four-wheel-drive vehicle is strongly recommended on unsealed station roads.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
51
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
385.5 / 100k
2yr Down 68.5% 10yr Down 17.0%
Motor vehicle theft
118.6 / 100k
2yr Down 80.4% 10yr Up 27.8%
Non-FV assault
985.9 / 100k
2yr Down 17.8% 10yr Up 99.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr Down 100.0% 10yr Down 100.0%
Steal from vehicle
170.5 / 100k
2yr Down 70.3% 10yr Down 48.7%
View all offence categories for Maranoa →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ballaroo known for? +

Ballaroo is known for large-scale pastoral farming in the semi-arid Maranoa Region, with cattle and sheep grazing across enormous properties. It is remote outback grazing country with no services of its own.

How far is Ballaroo from Roma? +

Ballaroo is approximately 72 kilometres south-south-west of Roma in Queensland's Maranoa Region, about an hour's drive on outback roads.

Does Ballaroo have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Ballaroo. All travel requires a private vehicle, and roads may be unsealed. Roma is the nearest service centre for all necessities.

What is the population of Ballaroo? +

The 2021 Census recorded 51 residents in Ballaroo, spread across a vast area of outback pastoral land in the Maranoa Region.

Is Ballaroo a good place to live? +

Ballaroo suits those directly involved in pastoral station work who are comfortable with very remote, car-dependent living. It offers wide open spaces and a genuine outback lifestyle, but no local amenities whatsoever.

What is the postcode for Ballaroo? +

The postcode for Ballaroo is 4455, covering parts of the Maranoa Region in outback Queensland.

Is Ballaroo a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Ballaroo is part of the Maranoa 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.