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Wandoan

QLD 4419 • Queensland

666
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
730.72 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalAffordable
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About Wandoan

Wandoan is a small town and locality in the Western Downs Region of Queensland, situated on the Leichhardt Highway approximately 406 kilometres north-west of Brisbane, midway between Taroom and Miles. The area covers a vast 817 square kilometres of the Darling Downs hinterland and recorded a population of 666 at the 2021 Census. Formerly known as Juandah, the town was renamed Wandoan and has historically served as a service hub for surrounding cattle and grain-farming properties. It lies within the state electorate of Callide and the federal Division of Maranoa.

Wandoan's economy is anchored in broadacre agriculture — principally beef cattle and grain cropping — with the distinctive grain silos on the town's edge a landmark feature of the landscape. The surrounding Western Downs region has also attracted interest from the coal seam gas industry, bringing periodic economic boosts to the district. The town offers basic community amenities including a school, sporting facilities, and essential retail services for a largely rural population. Life in Wandoan suits those drawn to the wide-open Queensland outback, with a tight-knit community feel and strong connection to the land.

Wandoan falls under postcode 4419 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 Callide electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4419
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Western Downs
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Callide
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.07°, 149.78°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
730.72 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4419

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4419 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$43,762
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$36,411

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4419; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
406 km
By Train
No rail service; nearest rail at Miles (~69 km south)
By Car (Peak)
~4.5 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
~4.5 hrs

🛣️ Leichhardt Highway is the primary route; car is essential. Miles is the nearest town with additional services.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Very small rural town; vehicle required for all travel beyond immediate town centre

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
666
▲ 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 Wandoan. 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

Where is Wandoan Queensland located? +

Wandoan is located in the Western Downs Region of Queensland, on the Leichhardt Highway approximately 406 kilometres north-west of Brisbane, between Taroom and Miles.

What was Wandoan previously called? +

Wandoan was formerly known as Juandah before being renamed to its current name.

What is the population of Wandoan? +

Wandoan had a population of 666 residents according to the 2021 Australian Census.

What schools are in Wandoan? +

Wandoan has Wandoan State School (P-10), a government school serving students from Prep through to Year 10. Grosmont State School is a nearby rural school also within the Wandoan postcode area.

What industries are in Wandoan? +

Wandoan's economy is primarily based on beef cattle grazing and grain cropping. The region has also attracted coal seam gas development, and the town provides essential services for surrounding agricultural properties.

Is Wandoan a safe area? +

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