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St George

QLD 4487 · Balonne

3,130 (2021)3,110 est. (2025)

21
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

3,130
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
71
Safety score
0
Transport score

St George is a suburb in Balonne, QLD 4487, about 438km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in St George are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 440km inland. St George has an overall score of 21/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 71/100.

437.9 km
To Brisbane CBD
439.6 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
389.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

3,130
Population
38
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,399
vs NSW median-24.4%
Bachelor degree or higher22.9%
Born in Australia82.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,026 / 15 / 62

Top countries of birth: Philippines (1.09%), New Zealand (1.02%), England (0.96%), India (0.48%), South Africa (0.42%)

Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (0.77%), Tagalog (0.51%), Afrikaans (0.26%), French (0.26%), Filipino (0.26%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

71
Residential

QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Balonne local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

27
Break & enter dwelling863/100k
1
Steal from dwelling32/100k
13
Motor vehicle theft415/100k
Domestic assaultNot reported
1
Robbery32/100k
53
Non-domestic assault1,693/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 284 (all categories, latest year)9,074 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

2

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

3
Within 10km3 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 853 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 964
  • St George State High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 824
  • St George State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 772

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

0
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationRosewood station (389.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

34.5°C
Summer max
18.0°C
Winter max
580mm
Rainfall/yr
8h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

33 in suburbSupermarkets
55 in suburbCafes/Rest.
88 in suburbParks
22 in suburbPlaygrounds
11 in suburbPools
22 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
1010 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalSt George Hospital (9.0 km)
Nearest vet8.9 km
Nearest airportTamworth (410.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

18

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

2
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
10
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

22

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

8
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

17

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

61

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

3
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.96
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

67

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

1
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services4
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 4 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.28

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

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Frequently asked questions about St George

Is St George safe?

St George has a residential safety score of 71/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,074 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is St George from Brisbane CBD?

St George is about 437.9 km from Brisbane CBD.

What schools are in St George?

St George has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 853 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in St George?

St George has a transport score of 0/100.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.