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Ranges Bridge

QLD 4405 • Queensland

98
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
154.64 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalHistoricRemote
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About Ranges Bridge

Ranges Bridge is a large rural locality in the Western Downs Region of Queensland, situated west of Dalby along the Dalby–Kogan Road. With a population of 98 residents at the 2021 Census, the locality covers a substantial 154.6 square kilometres of predominantly flat farming country. The area falls within the Western Downs Regional Council and the postcode median taxable income of $56,066 reflects the agricultural economy of the region.

The locality takes its name from a historic bridge over the Condamine River, where Mrs Mary J. Range operated the Bridge Hotel from at least 1865. Today Ranges Bridge is a productive mixed farming area, with deep black self-mulching soils supporting cropping and cattle grazing along the Condamine River floodplain. Residents rely on nearby Dalby for shopping, schools, healthcare, and services, with the Dalby–Kogan Road providing the main transport link through the locality.

Ranges Bridge falls under postcode 4405 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 Warrego electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4405
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Western Downs
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Warrego
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.32°, 150.91°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
154.64 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4405

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4405, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,766
Median 2023–24
$56,066
▲ 22.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$65,708

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4405; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Greyhound/regional bus Dalby–Brisbane — Brisbane via Dalby Approx 4 hr to Brisbane from Dalby

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
275 km
By Train
No direct train service; Dalby has limited bus connections to Brisbane
By Car (Peak)
3 hr 15 min – 3 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr – 3 hr 15 min

🛣️ Dalby is the nearest town (~25 km east) via Dalby–Kogan Road; Toowoomba is ~105 km east

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A very large rural locality with no shops or services; all errands require a car to 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 Western Downs Local Government Area, which contains Ranges Bridge. 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

What is Ranges Bridge known for? +

Ranges Bridge is named after a historic bridge over the Condamine River where Mrs Mary J. Range operated the Bridge Hotel from at least 1865. Today it is a productive mixed farming area known for its deep black self-mulching soils and cropping land along the Condamine River floodplain.

How far is Ranges Bridge from Dalby? +

Ranges Bridge is approximately 25 kilometres west of Dalby via the Dalby–Kogan Road, about a 20 minute drive. Toowoomba is approximately 105 kilometres to the east, and Brisbane is roughly 275 kilometres away.

Does Ranges Bridge have public transport? +

Ranges Bridge has no public transport services. Dalby, approximately 25 kilometres east, has limited regional bus connections. A car is essential for all travel in and around the locality.

What is the population of Ranges Bridge? +

According to the 2021 Census, Ranges Bridge has a population of 98 residents spread across 154.6 square kilometres, making it a very sparsely populated farming locality in the Western Downs Region.

Is Ranges Bridge a good place to live? +

Ranges Bridge is suited to those involved in farming or seeking a very quiet rural lifestyle on the Darling Downs. The fertile Condamine River floodplain supports productive agriculture, but residents need to drive to Dalby for all shops, schools, and services.

What is the postcode for Ranges Bridge? +

The postcode for Ranges Bridge, Queensland is 4405, shared with Dalby and surrounding localities in the Western Downs Region.

Is Ranges Bridge a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Ranges Bridge 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.