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Bybera

QLD 4387 • Queensland

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Population (2021)
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Median Personal Income
383.81 km²
Area
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Median Rent
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About Bybera

Bybera is a sparsely populated rural locality in Queensland's Southern Downs region, situated near Inglewood in the Goondiwindi local government area. Covering an expansive 384 square kilometres of predominantly flat to gently undulating terrain, Bybera is classic Queensland outback farming country characterised by dryland cropping and beef cattle grazing. The locality is very remote, with no significant urban centre of its own, and sits within one of Australia's most productive grain and cotton growing regions.

The landscape around Bybera is shaped by the rich red soils and wide-open skies of Queensland's southwestern agricultural belt, offering a peaceful and unhurried rural lifestyle. The nearby town of Inglewood provides the closest access to services including shops, schools, and the Inglewood Hospital. Goondiwindi, the regional centre, is within driving distance and offers a broader range of commercial and community services. The area is well regarded for its farming heritage and the strong sense of community found among its scattered rural residents.

Bybera falls under postcode 4387 and is governed by the Goondiwindi Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Southern Downs electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4387
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Goondiwindi
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Southern Downs
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.34°, 150.97°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
383.81 km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4387

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4387 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$45,023
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$47,261

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4387; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
260 km
By Train
No train service; nearest station at Toowoomba (~170km away)
By Car (Peak)
3 hr - 3 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 45 min - 3 hr

🛣️ Car essential; accessed via the Cunningham Highway or Gore Highway via Goondiwindi

Walkability Car-Dependent

Very remote rural locality with no public transport infrastructure; vehicle required for all trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
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Census 2021
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▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
1,404.1 / 100k
2yr Down 38.9% 10yr Up 171.1%
Motor vehicle theft
531.3 / 100k
2yr Down 34.7% 10yr Up 219.2%
Non-FV assault
1,404.1 / 100k
2yr Down 17.1% 10yr Up 299.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr Down 100.0% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
417.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 41.1%
View all offence categories for Goondiwindi →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bybera QLD located? +

Bybera is a remote rural locality in Queensland's Southern Downs region, situated near Inglewood in the Goondiwindi local government area, approximately 260 kilometres west of Brisbane.

What is the nearest town to Bybera? +

The nearest town to Bybera is Inglewood, which offers basic services including shops, schools, and a hospital. The larger regional centre of Goondiwindi is also within driving distance.

What type of farming occurs in Bybera? +

Bybera and the surrounding Southern Downs region are known for dryland grain cropping (particularly wheat, sorghum, and chickpeas) and beef cattle grazing on the rich red soils typical of southwest Queensland.

Is Bybera a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Bybera is part of the Goondiwindi 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.