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Budgee

QLD 4359 • Queensland

30
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
35.17 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFarmingDarling DownsAcreage
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About Budgee

Budgee is a small rural locality in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland, situated approximately 36 kilometres south of Toowoomba and 141 kilometres west-south-west of Brisbane. Nestled near the Main Range — part of the Great Dividing Range — the area spans 35 square kilometres at elevations ranging from 470 to 730 metres. The 2021 census recorded a population of just 30 people, reflecting its character as sparsely settled farming country. The landscape features open pasture, scattered eucalypt woodland, and sweeping Darling Downs vistas.

Budgee suits those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle on the Darling Downs fringe, with affordable acreage and stunning ridge-line scenery. The nearest town of Clifton, around 26 kilometres to the north-east, provides basic services, while Toowoomba offers full regional amenities including hospitals, universities, and a wide retail offering. The locality is popular with beef and mixed-farming families, and attracts tree-changers looking for wide open spaces at a fraction of south-east Queensland coastal prices.

Budgee falls under postcode 4359 and is governed by the Toowoomba Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wright, while state elections fall under the Lockyer electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4359
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Toowoomba
Federal Electorate
Wright
State Electorate
Lockyer
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.79°, 152.04°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
35.17 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4359

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4359 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$53,474
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$60,564

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4359; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Regional coach — Toowoomba via Clifton ~50 min

Commute to Toowoomba CBD

Distance
36 km
By Train
No direct rail; nearest station Toowoomba (~36 km by road)
By Bus
Limited regional coach services
By Car (Peak)
35–45 min via Highfields Road
By Car (Off-Peak)
30–35 min via Highfields Road

🛣️ Toowoomba is the nearest regional centre; Brisbane is ~1.5 hr by car

Walkability Car Dependent

Extremely car-dependent rural locality; no public transport or pedestrian infrastructure

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
30
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
826.8 / 100k
2yr Down 33.3% 10yr Up 12.0%
Motor vehicle theft
288.8 / 100k
2yr Down 19.5% 10yr Up 68.7%
Non-FV assault
879.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 124.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
15 / 100k
2yr Down 31.9% 10yr Up 145.8%
Steal from vehicle
446 / 100k
2yr Down 14.1% 10yr Down 26.0%
View all offence categories for Toowoomba →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Budgee known for? +

Budgee is known for its peaceful rural lifestyle on the Darling Downs fringe south of Toowoomba. The locality offers stunning ridge-line scenery and affordable acreage, attracting those seeking a quiet country lifestyle within reasonable reach of Toowoomba.

How far is Budgee from Toowoomba? +

Budgee is approximately 36 kilometres south of Toowoomba via the New England Highway, a drive of about 30–35 minutes through Clifton.

Does Budgee have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Budgee. Residents rely on private vehicles, with Clifton providing the nearest services approximately 26 kilometres away.

What is the population of Budgee? +

The 2021 Census recorded 30 residents in Budgee, a very small farming locality in the Toowoomba Region of South East Queensland.

Is Budgee a good place to live? +

Budgee is well-suited to those seeking very affordable rural acreage on the Darling Downs, with a quiet and spacious lifestyle. It is genuinely rural with no local services, but benefits from easy access to Clifton and Toowoomba.

What is the postcode for Budgee? +

The postcode for Budgee QLD is 4359, covering parts of the Toowoomba Region on the Darling Downs.

Is Budgee a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Budgee is part of the Toowoomba 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.