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Queensland · Postcode 4214
Arundel postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 61 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Arundel 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 Arundel ranks: rents are among the top 10% in QLD.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Arundel vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Arundel | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,682 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $470 +QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 41 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ≈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.
Postcode 4214 covers Arundel, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 61 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Gold Coast region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Gold Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Arundel has a population of 11,171 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,682, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. The Indigenous population is 225 (2.0% of residents).
Housing in Arundel includes a median weekly rent of $470, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 3,966 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 71.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Arundel scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Schools in Arundel include A B Paterson College and Arundel State School.
Arundel is part of the Southport statistical area in Queensland.
Arundel details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4214 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 11,171 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,682/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $715/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $470 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 10.4 km² |
| Population Density | 1076/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,966 |
| Australian Citizens | 80.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 225 (2.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -27.9361398 |
| Longitude | 153.3603181 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 61 km |
| Region (SA4) | Gold Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Southport |
| Local Government | Gold Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Fadden |
| State Electorate | Southport |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,906 (17.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,414 (12.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,755 (24.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,844 (25.5%) |
| 65+ years | 2,251 (20.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,099 (9.8%) |
| Asthma | 879 (7.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 504 (4.5%) |
| Diabetes | 499 (4.5%) |
| Cancer | 372 (3.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 225 (2.0%) |
| Dementia | 144 (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 | 109 (2.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,368 (35.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,652 (42.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 783 (20.0%) |
Schools in Arundel
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Arundel. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Arundel
Same Postcode (4214)
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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.