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Tallegalla

QLD 4340 • Queensland

351
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
27.28 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalAffordableSemi-Rural
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About Tallegalla

Tallegalla is a rural locality within the City of Ipswich, Queensland, situated approximately 60 kilometres west-south-west of Brisbane CBD and around 25 kilometres south of Ipswich city centre. With a population of 351 residents across 27.3 square kilometres, it sits in the gently undulating farming country of the Lockyer Creek catchment. Median household incomes are slightly below the Queensland average at around $43,450, consistent with its character as a small agricultural and semi-rural community.

Tallegalla is surrounded by paddocks and rural properties, offering a laid-back country lifestyle within the broader Ipswich City region. The nearby town of Rosewood, approximately 6 kilometres to the south-south-east, provides the closest day-to-day conveniences including a railway station on the Rosewood Line connecting to Ipswich and Brisbane. Residents enjoy the open skies, quiet roads, and rural pace that define the Lockyer Valley fringe, while remaining within practical commuting distance of the Ipswich employment and service hub.

Tallegalla falls under postcode 4340 and is governed by the Ipswich Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wright, while state elections fall under the Scenic Rim electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4340
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Ipswich
Federal Electorate
Wright
State Electorate
Scenic Rim
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.80°, 152.47°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
27.28 km²
Population Density
13 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4340

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4340, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,447
Median 2023–24
$56,136
▲ 29.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$63,244

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4340; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Rosewood Station
6 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Rosewood / Ipswich 10-15 min to Rosewood

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
60 km
By Train
Drive to Rosewood Station, then train to Brisbane (~60–75 min total)
By Car (Peak)
55–75 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
45–55 min

🛣️ Car essential; Rosewood Station (6km) provides rail access to Ipswich and Brisbane

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential; no local shops or footpath infrastructure in this rural locality

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
351
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
551 / 100k
2yr Down 24.0% 10yr Down 29.4%
Motor vehicle theft
319 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 37.0%
Non-FV assault
1,352.2 / 100k
2yr Down 11.5% 10yr Up 194.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
23.1 / 100k
2yr Down 13.6% 10yr Up 12.5%
Steal from vehicle
632 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Ipswich →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tallegalla known for? +

Tallegalla is known as a quiet rural locality in the City of Ipswich, set in farming and grazing country in the Lockyer Creek catchment. The area is characterised by open paddocks and a peaceful semi-rural lifestyle.

How far is Tallegalla from Brisbane CBD? +

Tallegalla is approximately 60 kilometres west-south-west of Brisbane CBD, typically a 45–75 minute drive depending on traffic, or accessible by train via Rosewood Station.

Does Tallegalla have public transport? +

Tallegalla has limited public transport. The nearest train station is Rosewood, approximately 6 kilometres away, which connects to Ipswich and Brisbane on the Rosewood Line. A car is essential for most daily travel.

What is the population of Tallegalla? +

According to the 2021 Census, Tallegalla has a population of 351 people, spread across 27.3 square kilometres, giving it a low rural population density.

Is Tallegalla a good place to live? +

Tallegalla suits those seeking an affordable rural lifestyle within the Ipswich City area. It appeals to farming families and those who want open space and a quiet community feel, with Rosewood and Ipswich providing nearby services.

What is the postcode for Tallegalla? +

The postcode for Tallegalla, QLD is 4340.

Is Tallegalla a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Tallegalla is part of the Ipswich 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.