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Woleebee

QLD 4419 • Queensland

62
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
585.81 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalOutback
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About Woleebee

Woleebee is a small rural locality in the Maranoa region of southern Queensland, situated approximately 270 kilometres west of Toowoomba near the Dawson Highway corridor. With a 2021 Census population of around 62 residents, it is a sparsely settled agricultural locality covering more than 585 square kilometres of open grazing country. The landscape is characterised by brigalow scrub, black soil plains, and extensive cattle and grain farming properties.

Life in Woleebee revolves around the land, with residents largely dependent on the nearby township of Miles (roughly 60 kilometres to the south-west) for essential services, shopping, and schooling. The area is well suited to those who value the wide-open spaces of outback Queensland and a self-sufficient rural lifestyle. There is no rail service and limited public transport; a private vehicle is essential for day-to-day living.

Woleebee 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
-26.33°, 149.93°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
585.81 km²
Population Density
0 /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

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)
4.5–5.5 hours

🛣️ Dawson Highway and Warrego Highway provide road access; car essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services exist; all errands require a car.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
62
▲ 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 Woleebee. 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 Woleebee known for? +

Woleebee is known as a quiet pastoral locality in Queensland's Maranoa region, surrounded by black soil plains and brigalow scrub country used predominantly for cattle grazing and dryland cropping.

How far is Woleebee from Brisbane CBD? +

Woleebee is approximately 460 kilometres west of Brisbane CBD, a drive of around 4.5 to 6 hours via the Warrego Highway and Dawson Highway.

Does Woleebee have public transport? +

There is no regular public transport serving Woleebee. A private vehicle is essential, with the nearest town of Miles (about 60 km away) providing the closest services.

What is the population of Woleebee? +

According to the 2021 Census, Woleebee has a population of approximately 62 residents, reflecting its character as a very sparsely settled rural locality.

Is Woleebee a good place to live? +

Woleebee suits those seeking a genuine outback Queensland lifestyle with wide open spaces and a tight-knit farming community, though residents must be comfortable with limited services and long distances to towns.

What is the postcode for Woleebee? +

The postcode for Woleebee, QLD is 4419.

Is Woleebee a safe area? +

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