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Westmar

QLD 4422 • Queensland

59
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
503.19 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemoteOutback
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About Westmar

Westmar is a small rural locality in the Maranoa region of southern Queensland, situated approximately 460 kilometres west of Brisbane near the town of Tara. The locality covers around 503 square kilometres of open black soil and mulga country and recorded a population of approximately 59 residents at the 2021 Census. The area is part of the Western Downs agricultural zone, used for cereal cropping, cotton, and cattle grazing on the semi-arid western plains.

Tara, approximately 30 kilometres to the south, provides a general store, hotel, school, and community facilities, while Dalby (roughly 100 kilometres to the east) offers more comprehensive services. The surrounding Western Downs district is a major cropping region with brigalow and mulga scrub country supporting both dryland and irrigated agriculture. A private vehicle is essential.

Westmar falls under postcode 4422 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
4422
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Western Downs
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Warrego
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.89°, 149.76°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
503.19 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4422

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4422 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$40,200
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$60,165

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4422; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
460 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
5–6 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hours

🛣️ Leichhardt Highway and Warrego Highway provide road access to Brisbane

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; all errands require a drive to Tara or Dalby.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
59
▲ 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 Westmar. 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 Westmar known for? +

Westmar is a remote farming locality on the Western Downs near Tara, known for its black soil cereal cropping and cattle country in the semi-arid brigalow and mulga belts of southern Queensland.

How far is Westmar from Brisbane CBD? +

Westmar is approximately 460 kilometres west of Brisbane CBD, around 5 to 6 hours by road via the Warrego Highway.

Does Westmar have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Westmar. Tara (about 30 km south) and Dalby (about 100 km east) provide the nearest services, and a car is essential.

What is the population of Westmar? +

According to the 2021 Census, Westmar has a population of approximately 59 residents, a very sparse locality covering 503 km² in the Maranoa region.

Is Westmar a good place to live? +

Westmar suits those committed to broadacre farming in western Queensland, with Tara and Dalby providing services and the wide Western Downs plains offering productive agricultural land.

What is the postcode for Westmar? +

The postcode for Westmar, QLD is 4422.

Is Westmar a safe area? +

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