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Bayview Heights 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 Bayview Heights Compares
Bayview Heights vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Bayview Heights | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,906 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $390 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,625 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 43 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% -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.
Bayview Heights (4868) is a coastal town in regional Queensland. It lies around 1388 km from Brisbane by road. The locality is part of the Cairns - South statistical area. It is administered by Cairns.
According to the 2021 Census, Bayview Heights has a population of 4,175 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,906, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 241 (5.8% of residents).
Housing in Bayview Heights includes a median weekly rent of $390, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,625, with 1,535 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 83.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Bayview Heights scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Bayview Heights is part of the Cairns - South statistical area in Queensland.
Bayview Heights Details
| Postcode | 4868 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 4,175 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,906/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $895/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $390 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,625 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 4.3 km² |
| Population Density | 966/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,535 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 241 (5.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -16.963 |
| Longitude | 145.73 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1388 km |
| Region (SA4) | Cairns |
| Area (SA3) | Cairns - South |
| Local Government | Cairns |
| Federal Electorate | Leichhardt |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 788 (18.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 425 (10.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 989 (23.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,120 (26.8%) |
| 65+ years | 856 (20.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 322 (7.7%) |
| Asthma | 266 (6.4%) |
| Diabetes | 172 (4.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 161 (3.9%) |
| Cancer | 156 (3.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 59 (1.4%) |
| Dementia | 23 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 32 (2.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 420 (27.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 716 (47.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 357 (23.4%) |
Suburbs Near Bayview Heights
Same Postcode (4868)
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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.