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Peranga

QLD 4352 • Queensland

98
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
29.95 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalHistoricQuiet
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About Peranga

Peranga is a small rural locality on the Darling Downs in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland, situated approximately 77 kilometres north-west of Toowoomba and 55 kilometres north-east of Dalby. With a population of 98 residents at the 2021 Census, the locality covers 30.0 square kilometres of open farming country. Once a prosperous dairy hub, Peranga went into decline after the closure of the Oakey–Cooyar railway line in the mid-1960s.

Today Peranga is a quiet farming community with a handful of residents maintaining the area's agricultural traditions. The Peranga & District Bowls Club remains a social focal point for the local community. The locality's landscape of open paddocks and gentle hills is characteristic of the Darling Downs, one of Australia's most productive agricultural regions. Residents travel to Oakey, Toowoomba, or Dalby for shopping, schools, and services, connected via the local road network to these regional centres.

Peranga falls under postcode 4352 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 Toowoomba North electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4352
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Toowoomba
Federal Electorate
Wright
State Electorate
Toowoomba North
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.63°, 151.94°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
29.95 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4352

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4352, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$49,480
Median 2023–24
$60,113
▲ 21.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,934

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4352; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
200 km
By Train
No direct train service; drive to Toowoomba (77 km) for onward bus to Brisbane
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 30 min – 3 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 15 min – 2 hr 30 min

🛣️ Toowoomba is the nearest major centre (77 km SE); Dalby is 55 km SW. Car is essential.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A very small rural locality with no shops or services; all errands require a car to Oakey, Toowoomba, or Dalby

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
98
▲ 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 Peranga. 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 Peranga known for? +

Peranga is known for its history as a once-prosperous dairy farming hub on the Darling Downs. The locality declined after the closure of the Oakey–Cooyar railway line in the mid-1960s, and it is now a quiet rural community centred around its bowls club.

How far is Peranga from Toowoomba? +

Peranga is approximately 77 kilometres north-west of Toowoomba, about a 50 minute to 1 hour drive. Dalby is approximately 55 kilometres to the south-west.

Does Peranga have public transport? +

Peranga has no public transport services. The railway line that once served the area closed in the mid-1960s, and there are no regular bus services. A car is essential for all travel.

What is the population of Peranga? +

According to the 2021 Census, Peranga has a population of 98 residents across 30.0 square kilometres. This is significantly lower than its peak population during the dairy farming era.

Is Peranga a good place to live? +

Peranga offers an extremely quiet, rural lifestyle on the Darling Downs, suited to those who value open farming country and solitude. The Peranga & District Bowls Club provides community connection, though residents must drive to Oakey, Toowoomba, or Dalby for all services.

What is the postcode for Peranga? +

The postcode for Peranga, Queensland is 4352, shared with several other localities in the Toowoomba Region.

Is Peranga a safe area? +

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