Amby 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 Amby Compares
Amby vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Amby | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $725 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Mortgage/month | $421 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 59 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 17.4% +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.
Amby is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4462. It lies roughly 490 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Maranoa.
According to the 2021 Census, Amby has a population of 49 with a median age of 59. The median weekly household income is $725, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 17.4%, higher than the QLD average.
Housing in Amby includes a median monthly mortgage repayment of $421, 25 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Amby scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Amby is part of the Darling Downs (West) - Maranoa statistical area in Queensland.
Amby Details
| Postcode | 4462 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 49 |
| Median Age | 59 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $725/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $512/week |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $421 |
| Average Household Size | 1.9 persons |
| Area | 199.0 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 25 |
| Australian Citizens | 102.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 17.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -26.5487224 |
| Longitude | 148.1880262 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 490 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darling Downs - Maranoa |
| Area (SA3) | Darling Downs (West) - Maranoa |
| Local Government | Maranoa |
| Federal Electorate | Maranoa |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 4 (8.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 3 (6.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 21 (42.9%) |
| 65+ years | 18 (36.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 5 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 7 (14.3%) |
| Asthma | 6 (12.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 6 (12.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (8.2%) |
| Cancer | 4 (8.2%) |
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 | 15 (71.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3 (14.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 3 (14.3%) |
Suburbs Near Amby
Same Postcode (4462)
More Amby 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.