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Aitkenvale Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Aitkenvale Compares
Aitkenvale vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Aitkenvale | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,378 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $270 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,387 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 36 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.8% +QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Aitkenvale (4814) is a coastal town in regional Queensland. It lies around 1110 km from Brisbane by road. The locality is part of the Townsville statistical area. It is administered by Townsville.
According to the 2021 Census, Aitkenvale has a population of 4,797 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $1,378, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 389 (8.1% of residents).
Housing in Aitkenvale includes a median weekly rent of $270, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,387, with 1,839 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 46.2% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Aitkenvale scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Aitkenvale include Aitkenvale State School and Riverside Adventist School.
Aitkenvale is part of the Townsville statistical area in Queensland.
Aitkenvale Details
| Postcode | 4814 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 4,797 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,378/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $740/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $270 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,387 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 3.3 km² |
| Population Density | 1451/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,839 |
| Australian Citizens | 82.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 389 (8.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -19.3016138 |
| Longitude | 146.7721024 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1110 km |
| Region (SA4) | Townsville |
| Area (SA3) | Townsville |
| Local Government | Townsville |
| Federal Electorate | Herbert |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 931 (19.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 660 (13.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,251 (26.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,194 (24.9%) |
| 65+ years | 765 (15.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 456 (9.5%) |
| Asthma | 363 (7.6%) |
| Diabetes | 260 (5.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 216 (4.5%) |
| Cancer | 152 (3.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 124 (2.6%) |
| Dementia | 31 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 198 (11.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 687 (38.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 629 (34.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 289 (16.0%) |
Schools in Aitkenvale
Suburbs Near Aitkenvale
Same Postcode (4814)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.