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Jinghi

QLD 4410 • Queensland

70
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
211.58 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Rural
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About Jinghi

Jinghi is a sparsely populated rural locality in the Western Downs Region of Queensland, situated approximately 62 kilometres east-north-east of Chinchilla and 77 kilometres north of Dalby. Covering a vast 211 square kilometres, it has a tiny population of around 70 residents scattered across farming properties in the Darling Downs hinterland. The landscape consists of broad agricultural plains with grazing land and cropping paddocks typical of the Western Downs, sitting at elevations between 340 and 470 metres above sea level. Jinghi falls within the Callide state electorate and the Division of Maranoa federally.

Life in Jinghi is centred on farming and agriculture, with cattle grazing and grain cropping being the mainstay of the local economy. The locality has no retail services of its own, with residents travelling to the nearby towns of Chinchilla or Dalby for all daily needs including shopping, schools, and healthcare. The broader Western Downs region has experienced economic activity driven by coal seam gas and resource industries in recent decades. The wide-open skies, quiet roads, and strong sense of rural community appeal to those who prefer a farming lifestyle well away from urban centres.

Jinghi falls under postcode 4410 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 Callide electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4410
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Western Downs
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Callide
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.64°, 151.09°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
211.58 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4410

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4410, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$31,805
Median 2023–24
$41,979
▲ 32.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$47,962

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4410; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
286 km
By Train
N/A — no nearby train station
By Car (Peak)
3 hours 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hours

🛣️ Extremely remote; Chinchilla is the nearest town (~62km) and has limited services

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote agricultural locality; a car or farm vehicle is essential for all travel

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
70
▲ 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 Jinghi. 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

Where is Jinghi located in Queensland? +

Jinghi is a rural locality in the Western Downs Region of Queensland, approximately 62 kilometres east-north-east of Chinchilla and 286 kilometres north-west of Brisbane.

What is the population of Jinghi? +

Jinghi has a very small population of approximately 70 residents, spread across large rural properties in the area.

What industries are in Jinghi? +

Agriculture is the primary industry in Jinghi, with cattle grazing and grain cropping on large farming properties. The broader Western Downs region also has significant coal seam gas activity.

What is the nearest town to Jinghi? +

Chinchilla is the nearest significant town, approximately 62 kilometres to the south-west, offering shops, schools, and essential services for Jinghi residents.

Is Jinghi a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Jinghi 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.