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Barcaldine 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 Barcaldine Compares
Barcaldine vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Barcaldine | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,487 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $200 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,213 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 43 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% -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.
Barcaldine is a very remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4725. It lies roughly 889 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Barcaldine.
According to the 2021 Census, Barcaldine has a population of 1,540 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,487, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 132 (8.6% of residents).
Housing in Barcaldine includes a median weekly rent of $200, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,213, with 581 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 68.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Barcaldine scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Schools in Barcaldine include Barcaldine Prep-12 State School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School.
Barcaldine is part of the Outback - South statistical area in Queensland.
Barcaldine Details
| Postcode | 4725 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 1,540 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,487/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $869/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,213 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 10793.8 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 581 |
| Australian Citizens | 85.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 132 (8.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -23.5563211 |
| Longitude | 145.293339 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 889 km |
| Region (SA4) | Queensland - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Outback - South |
| Local Government | Barcaldine |
| Federal Electorate | Maranoa |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 283 (18.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 145 (9.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 342 (22.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 410 (26.6%) |
| 65+ years | 335 (21.8%) |
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)
| Asthma | 136 (8.8%) |
| Arthritis | 127 (8.2%) |
| Diabetes | 78 (5.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 69 (4.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 46 (3.0%) |
| Cancer | 45 (2.9%) |
| Dementia | 7 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 31 (5.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 226 (40.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 177 (31.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 130 (23.0%) |
Schools in Barcaldine
Suburbs Near Barcaldine
Same Postcode (4725)
More Barcaldine 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.