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Durham Downs

QLD 4454 • Queensland

63
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
793.56 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalOutback
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About Durham Downs

Durham Downs is a vast rural locality in the Maranoa Region of south-central Queensland, situated approximately 90 kilometres north-east of Roma. Covering nearly 794 square kilometres of semi-arid grazing country, the area recorded a population of just 63 in the 2021 Census, reflecting its character as sparsely settled pastoral land. The locality is traversed by the Roma-Taroom Road, with land use dominated by cattle grazing on native vegetation.

Life in Durham Downs revolves around the rhythms of a working cattle property landscape, with wide open plains, native scrubland, and the quiet of the Queensland outback. The nearest town services — schools, shops, and health facilities — are found in Roma to the south-west, which serves as the regional centre for the Maranoa. Residents and travellers alike experience the remoteness and natural solitude that defines this corner of inland Queensland.

Durham Downs falls under postcode 4454 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
4454
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Maranoa
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Warrego
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-25.56°, 148.59°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
793.56 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4454

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4454 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$47,341
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$50,051

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4454; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Roma N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
480 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 5.5 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 5 hrs

🛣️ Roma is the nearest regional centre (~90km). Warrego Highway is the main route toward Brisbane.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

There are no walkable services in this remote pastoral locality; a vehicle is essential for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
63
▲ 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 Durham Downs. 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 Durham Downs known for? +

Durham Downs is known as a remote pastoral locality in Queensland's Maranoa Region, characterised by extensive cattle grazing properties across nearly 794 square kilometres of semi-arid country.

How far is Durham Downs from Brisbane? +

Durham Downs is approximately 480 kilometres west of Brisbane, roughly a 5 to 5.5 hour drive via Roma and the Warrego Highway.

Does Durham Downs have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Durham Downs. The nearest regional centre with services is Roma, approximately 90 kilometres to the south-west, and a private vehicle is essential.

What is the population of Durham Downs? +

According to the 2021 Census, Durham Downs had a population of 63 people, making it one of the most sparsely populated localities in Queensland.

Is Durham Downs a good place to live? +

Durham Downs suits those working in pastoral industries who value wide open spaces and outback solitude, but its extreme remoteness means access to services, schools, and shops requires travelling to Roma.

What is the postcode for Durham Downs? +

The postcode for Durham Downs, Queensland is 4454.

Is Durham Downs a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Durham Downs 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.