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Weengallon

QLD 4497 • Queensland

46
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
856.42 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralOutbackAgriculturalRemotePastoral
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About Weengallon

Weengallon is a remote rural locality in the Goondiwindi Region of Queensland, situated about 483 kilometres west-southwest of Brisbane and 133 kilometres west of Goondiwindi. It covers a vast 856 square kilometres of semi-arid grazing land along the Queensland–New South Wales border region. The 2021 census recorded just 46 residents, reflecting the extreme sparsity of this outback pastoral landscape.

The local economy is driven entirely by broad-acre cropping and cattle and sheep grazing, which have sustained the region since European settlement in the 19th century. The nearest significant services are found at St George, about 67 kilometres to the northeast, and Goondiwindi to the east. Weengallon epitomises the quiet self-sufficiency of far western Queensland, where wide skies and agricultural seasons shape daily life.

Weengallon falls under postcode 4497 and is governed by the Goondiwindi 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
4497
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Goondiwindi
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Warrego
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.65°, 148.75°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
856.42 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4497

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4497 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$44,778
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$31,079

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4497; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Regional coach — St George / Goondiwindi 1 hr+ by car

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
483 km
By Train
No rail service
By Bus
No direct bus service
By Car (Peak)
approx. 5 hrs 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
approx. 5 hrs

🛣️ Nearest town is St George (~67 km). Goondiwindi is the main regional hub.

Walkability Car-dependent

Fully car-dependent. No public transport, footpaths, or local services within the locality.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
46
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
1,404.1 / 100k
2yr Down 38.9% 10yr Up 171.1%
Motor vehicle theft
531.3 / 100k
2yr Down 34.7% 10yr Up 219.2%
Non-FV assault
1,404.1 / 100k
2yr Down 17.1% 10yr Up 299.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr Down 100.0% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
417.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 41.1%
View all offence categories for Goondiwindi →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Weengallon known for? +

Weengallon is known as a remote outback farming locality in the Goondiwindi Region, on the southern Queensland plains close to the New South Wales border. The area is known for broad-acre wheat cropping, cotton farming, and cattle grazing.

How far is Weengallon from Goondiwindi? +

Weengallon is situated in the Goondiwindi Region, approximately 483 kilometres west of Brisbane. Goondiwindi is the nearest significant service town, located south of the locality near the Queensland-NSW border.

Does Weengallon have public transport? +

Weengallon has no public transport services. There is no rail or bus access to this remote locality. A private vehicle is the only practical means of travel.

What is the population of Weengallon? +

The 2021 Census recorded approximately 46 residents in Weengallon, a figure typical of very remote farming localities on Queensland's western plains.

Is Weengallon a good place to live? +

Weengallon is suited only to those with a strong connection to large-scale agriculture in remote Queensland. Services are extremely limited and Goondiwindi is the nearest town for shopping, medical care, and other necessities.

What is the postcode for Weengallon? +

The postcode for Weengallon, Queensland is 4497.

Is Weengallon a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Weengallon is part of the Goondiwindi 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.