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Alexandra 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 Alexandra Compares
Alexandra vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Alexandra | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,974 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $263 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,461 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 39 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Alexandra is a locality 806 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4740. It falls within the Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday region. The local government area is Mackay.
According to the 2021 Census, Alexandra has a population of 189 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,974, above the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 7 (3.7% of residents).
Housing in Alexandra includes a median weekly rent of $263, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,461, with 74 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 80.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Alexandra scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Alexandra is part of the Mackay statistical area in Queensland.
Alexandra Details
| Postcode | 4740 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 189 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,974/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,028/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $263 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,461 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 7.5 km² |
| Population Density | 25/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 74 |
| Australian Citizens | 100.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 7 (3.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -21.1623216 |
| Longitude | 149.0955658 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 806 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday |
| Area (SA3) | Mackay |
| Local Government | Mackay |
| Federal Electorate | Dawson |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 44 (23.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 3 (1.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 49 (25.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 43 (22.8%) |
| 65+ years | 45 (23.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 17 (9.0%) |
| Asthma | 17 (9.0%) |
| Arthritis | 16 (8.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 9 (4.8%) |
| Cancer | 8 (4.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (2.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 24 (31.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 34 (44.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 19 (24.7%) |
Suburbs Near Alexandra
Same Postcode (4740)
More Alexandra Data
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.