Allora has a population of 890: 889 people, one Dalek. One lazy Sunday morning this Dalek's owner decided to take the life-sized replica around town for some small town, slice-of-life photos.

When asked why he took his creation, named Ky, to the streets of the quiet Darling Downs town, Fraser Clark said: "I thought it'd be funny to pose the Dalek in different everyday situations."

"It's something you don't see too often in a country town."

The streets look quite empty in the photos, but Mr Clark said it was not due to the sci-fi villain's appearance.

"It was a typical Allora Sunday. There wasn't much action in town when we went out shopping," he said.

So, what is on a Dalek's shopping list?

"Sink plungers and egg whisks. You know, the things you need to make other Daleks," Mr Clark laughed.

On-screen, the Daleks are feared, but Mr Clark said people's reaction in real-life was usually to run towards the Dalek, rather than away from it.

"It's such a recognisable character; people are just drawn to it, and often want a photo taken with it," he said.

Mr Clark says there were a number of reasons he took his Dalek around town. "But the main reason was that it was fun," he said. ( Supplied: Fraser Clark )

An 'obsession' years in the making

Mr Clark said the idea to build the Dalek came to him in 2013 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who.

"I've always been crazy about Daleks since I first saw them on television as a child," he said.

"Everything, from the look and the sound of them drew me in, and I became a little obsessed with them."

Two years later, his creation was ready to unleash on the world.

"I built it in my spare time," he said.

"He's made from MDF board and fibreglass and bits of PVC pipe and Christmas lights and coat hangers and sink plungers.

"And he's got a stripped-down electric wheelchair inside so he can be driven along."

Flowers and carols and school visits

Mr Clark said Ky was starting to become a local celebrity.

"He was in the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers parade this year but he had a slight breakdown halfway through when one of the front castors fell off," he said.

"My wife was actually inside the Dalek, driving him in the parade, so she crawled out, and we pushed it the rest of the way.

"So this recent trip around Allora was to also test the new wheels."

In preparation for Christmas, and the Doctor Who Christmas special, Ky was invited to the local carols night.

"He didn't sing but he did help raise money for the local school P and C group," Mr Clark laughed.

Mr Clark said he would like to see more Daleks on the Darling Downs.

"There's a few popping up around Australia. I know of one person who has built six. I think it becomes a bit of an addiction once you've built one," he warned