Alpha Postcode
Queensland
Located in Queensland, Alpha is a locality approximately 769 kilometres from Brisbane. The postcode for Alpha is 4724, and residents use the 07 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Alpha has a population of 559 (279 males, 285 females). The median age is 44 years.
The median weekly household income in Alpha is $1,547, with a median personal income of $953 per week.
The median weekly rent is $120 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $650.
97% of residents were born in Australia.
89.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 0.7% speak another language.
The employment rate in Alpha shows 326 people employed (244 full-time, 64 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 2.7%.
The most common occupations are managers (49), professionals (19), and community & personal service (17).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Alpha has an IRSAD score of 978 placing it in decile 5 (average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Alpha covers an area of 12669.4 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 0 persons per km².
Statistically, Alpha sits within the Outback - South area, part of the broader Queensland - Outback region. It falls under the Isaac local government area.
The federal electorate for Alpha is Maranoa (Rural).
Alpha Details
| Postcode | 4724 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 559 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,547/week |
| Median Personal Income | $953/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $120 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $650 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 12669.4 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 200 |
| Completed Year 12 | 33.6% |
| Australian Citizens | 90.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 19 (3.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -23.6500 |
| Longitude | 146.6333 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 769 km |
| Region (SA4) | Queensland - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Outback - South |
| Local Government | Isaac |
| Federal Electorate | Maranoa |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 85 (15.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 60 (10.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 138 (24.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 173 (30.9%) |
| 65+ years | 103 (18.4%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 34 (6.0%) |
| Arthritis | 20 (3.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 16 (2.8%) |
| Asthma | 15 (2.7%) |
| Diabetes | 15 (2.7%) |
| Cancer | 12 (2.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 10 (1.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 5 (2.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 58 (29.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 57 (29.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 74 (38.1%) |