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Junabee

QLD 4370 • Queensland

195
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
70.24 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalDarling DownsQuiet
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About Junabee

Junabee is a rural locality in the Southern Downs Region of Queensland, situated approximately 15 kilometres east of Warwick and around 167 kilometres south-west of Brisbane. The locality covers 70 square kilometres of the Darling Downs and recorded a population of 195 residents at the 2021 Census across 75 dwellings, with a predominantly male population reflecting its agricultural character. Junabee falls within the Southern Downs Regional Council area and lies in the state electorate of Southern Downs.

The area is primarily agricultural, with cattle grazing and cropping being the main land uses across the gently undulating downs landscape. Residents rely on the regional city of Warwick, a short 15-kilometre drive to the west, for shopping, schools, healthcare, and community services. Junabee offers a peaceful rural lifestyle for those drawn to the wide open spaces and unhurried pace of the Southern Downs.

Junabee falls under postcode 4370 and is governed by the Southern Downs 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
4370
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Southern Downs
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Southern Downs
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.26°, 152.06°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
70.24 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4370

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4370, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,482
Median 2023–24
$49,408
▲ 22.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,479

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4370; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited school bus services — Warwick Approx 20 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
167 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
2 hr – 2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min – 2 hr

🛣️ Access via New England Highway through Warwick; Warwick is the nearest service centre at ~15 km

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Junabee is a dispersed rural locality with no walkable services; all daily errands require driving to Warwick or nearby centres

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
195
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
392.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
193.7 / 100k
2yr Up 48.0% 10yr Up 228.7%
Non-FV assault
863.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 138.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
5.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr Up 86.6%
Steal from vehicle
243.4 / 100k
2yr Up 44.7% 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Southern Downs →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Junabee known for? +

Junabee is known as a quiet agricultural locality on the Southern Downs, with cattle grazing and cropping as the main activities. The surrounding landscape is typical of the Darling Downs — open, gently rolling farmland with a sparse rural population.

How far is Junabee from Brisbane? +

Junabee is approximately 167 kilometres south-west of Brisbane, roughly a 1 hour 45 minute to 2 hour 30 minute drive via the New England Highway through Warwick.

Does Junabee have public transport? +

Junabee has no rail service and no regular public bus routes. A car is necessary for all travel, with the nearest town, Warwick, located approximately 15 kilometres to the west.

What is the population of Junabee? +

According to the 2021 Census, Junabee has a population of 195 residents across 75 dwellings, spread over 70 square kilometres of Southern Downs countryside.

Is Junabee a good place to live? +

Junabee is well-suited to farming families and those seeking a quiet, spacious rural lifestyle on the Southern Downs. The nearby regional city of Warwick provides schools, shops, and services within a short drive, making the locality a practical choice for those wanting rural character with regional access.

What is the postcode for Junabee? +

The postcode for Junabee is 4370, shared with the regional city of Warwick and surrounding Southern Downs localities.

Is Junabee a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Junabee is part of the Southern 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.