Moving to Jandowae QLD 4410
What the official numbers say about living in Jandowae — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $200 a week, against a median household income of $959 a week.
About 70% of homes are owner-occupied and 25% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Jandowae shrank 19% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,246 → 1,004 people).
Around 64% of households are families, averaging 2.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Nepal.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Jandowae scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (76% of workers), while 14% work from home.
Nearest airport: Dalby Aerodrome, 45.4 km south.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 204 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 1 school · 1 supermarket · 9 parks — see them all on the Jandowae profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Jandowae Prep-10 State School 950 m
Groceries: Spar Jandowae 1.2 km
Parks and reserves: Jacks Park 1 km · Jandowae Bicentennial Oval 1.1 km · Lions Park 1.1 km · Jandowae Park 1.2 km · Athlone Cottage Historical Precinct 1.2 km · Central Park 1.2 km · Rotary and RSL Park 1.3 km · Apex (Rocket) Park 1.5 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Jandowae, most often seen first: Torresian Crow · Pacific Black Duck · Magpie-lark · Grey Teal · Australian Wood Duck · Willie Wagtail.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Jandowae, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jandowae here | 1,004 | — | 1/10 | 11% |
| Dalby | 12,758 | — | 2/10 | 1% |
| Chinchilla | 7,068 | — | 2/10 | 14% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Western Downs — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Maranoa — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4410 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Jandowae profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $200 a week, and about 25% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 19% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,246 people to 1,004. It sits about 204 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Western Downs council, and the federal seat is Maranoa.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Dalby · Chinchilla.
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