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Sabine

QLD 4401 • Queensland

3
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
8.22 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFarmingDarling DownsAgriculturalRemote
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About Sabine

Sabine is a small rural locality on the Darling Downs in Queensland, situated within the postcode 4401 near Dalby. Covering approximately 8.2 square kilometres, the locality is part of Queensland's richest agricultural region, characterised by expansive black soil plains ideally suited to grain cropping and mixed farming. The 2021 Census recorded just three residents, reflecting Sabine's nature as a sparsely settled farming locality rather than a village. It falls within the Western Downs region, one of Queensland's most productive agricultural areas.

The Darling Downs landscape surrounding Sabine is dominated by wheat, sorghum, cotton, and chickpea cropping, with some beef cattle grazing on the heavier black soil country. Dalby, the nearest service town approximately 10–15 kilometres away, provides full retail, medical, and educational amenities for the broader agricultural community. The region experiences a warm temperate climate with hot summers and mild winters. Lifestyle in and around Sabine centres on farming culture, community shows, and the agricultural calendar.

Sabine falls under postcode 4401 and is governed by the Toowoomba Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Groom, while state elections fall under the Condamine electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4401
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Toowoomba
Federal Electorate
Groom
State Electorate
Condamine
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.47°, 151.70°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
8.22 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4401

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4401, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,949
Median 2023–24
$52,903
▲ 20.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,592

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4401; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • TransInfo regional services — Dalby / Toowoomba ~15 min to Dalby; ~1.5 hrs to Toowoomba

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
200 km
By Train
N/A – no rail access; nearest station is Toowoomba (~100 km)
By Bus
Limited regional coach services via Dalby and Toowoomba
By Car (Peak)
~2.5 hrs to Brisbane via Warrego Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
~2.25 hrs to Brisbane

🛣️ Car is the primary mode of transport. Dalby serves as the local service hub.

Walkability Car-Dependent

No walkable amenities. This is open agricultural land and all services require driving.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
3
▲ 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 Sabine. 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 Sabine known for? +

Sabine is a tiny farming locality on Queensland's Darling Downs, known for its grain cropping and pastoral character near Dalby in the Western Downs Region. The area forms part of one of Australia's most productive cereal growing districts.

How far is Sabine from Brisbane? +

Sabine is approximately 200 kilometres west of Brisbane, about a 2.5-hour drive via the Warrego Highway. Dalby (the nearest major town) is the local service hub for the area.

Does Sabine have public transport? +

Sabine has no public transport whatsoever. A car is the only practical means of transport; Dalby provides local services and the Greyhound coach network connects Dalby to Brisbane.

What is the population of Sabine? +

According to the 2021 Census, Sabine has a population of approximately 3 residents, effectively an uninhabited farming locality on the Darling Downs.

Is Sabine a good place to live? +

Sabine is suited exclusively to farming operations on the Darling Downs. With virtually no permanent population, it functions as agricultural land rather than a residential locality.

What is the postcode for Sabine? +

The postcode for Sabine, QLD is 4401.

Is Sabine a safe area? +

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