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Queensland · Postcode 4814
Annandale postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 1108 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Annandale at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Annandale ranks: household income is in the top 25% of QLD suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Annandale vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Annandale | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,238 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $380 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,625 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 40 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% -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.
Annandale (4814) is a coastal town in regional Queensland. It lies around 1108 km from Brisbane by road. The locality is part of the Townsville statistical area. It is administered by Townsville.
According to the 2021 Census, Annandale has a population of 8,376 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $2,238, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 339 (4.0% of residents).
Housing in Annandale includes a median weekly rent of $380, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,625, with 2,778 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 75.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Annandale scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Annandale area, including Southern Cross Catholic College, William Ross State High School, Annandale State School and others.
Annandale is part of the Townsville statistical area in Queensland.
Annandale details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4814 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 8,376 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,238/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $931/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $380 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,625 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 6.8 km² |
| Population Density | 1225/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,778 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 339 (4.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -19.3082411 |
| Longitude | 146.7917682 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1108 km |
| Region (SA4) | Townsville |
| Area (SA3) | Townsville |
| Local Government | Townsville |
| Federal Electorate | Herbert |
| State Electorate | Townsville |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,632 (19.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,213 (14.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,806 (21.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,366 (28.2%) |
| 65+ years | 1,355 (16.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 689 (8.2%) |
| Asthma | 624 (7.4%) |
| Diabetes | 363 (4.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 357 (4.3%) |
| Cancer | 267 (3.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 117 (1.4%) |
| Dementia | 109 (1.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 38 (1.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 700 (25.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,339 (48.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 683 (24.7%) |
Schools in Annandale
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Annandale. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Annandale
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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.