Bamaga 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 Bamaga Compares
Bamaga vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Bamaga | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,630 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $120 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Median age | 25 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 9.0% +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.
Bamaga is a very remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4876. It lies roughly 2153 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Northern Peninsula Area.
According to the 2021 Census, Bamaga has a population of 1,186 with a median age of 25. The median weekly household income is $1,630, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 9.0%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 929 (78.3% of residents).
Housing in Bamaga includes a median weekly rent of $120, 288 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 98.9% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Bamaga scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Bamaga is served by Northern Peninsula Area State College.
Bamaga is part of the Far North statistical area in Queensland.
Bamaga Details
| Postcode | 4876 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 1,186 |
| Median Age | 25 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,630/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $749/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $120 |
| Average Household Size | 3.4 persons |
| Area | 66.2 km² |
| Population Density | 18/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 288 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 929 (78.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -10.8902184 |
| Longitude | 142.3893793 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 2153 km |
| Region (SA4) | Queensland - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Far North |
| Local Government | Northern Peninsula Area |
| Federal Electorate | Leichhardt |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 394 (33.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 200 (16.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 319 (26.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 222 (18.7%) |
| 65+ years | 55 (4.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 68 (5.7%) |
| Asthma | 45 (3.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 20 (1.7%) |
| Arthritis | 11 (0.9%) |
| Cancer | 7 (0.6%) |
| Dementia | 7 (0.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 61 (21.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 115 (40.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 70 (24.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 37 (13.1%) |
Schools in Bamaga
Suburbs Near Bamaga
Same Postcode (4876)
More Bamaga 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.