Queensland · Postcode 4829
Bedourie postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 1400 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Bedourie 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.
Detailed comparison table
Bedourie vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Bedourie | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,792 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $142 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Median age | 38 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% -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.
Bedourie is a very remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4829. It lies roughly 1400 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Diamantina.
According to the 2021 Census, Bedourie has a population of 150 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,792, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 34 (22.7% of residents).
Housing in Bedourie includes a median weekly rent of $142, 45 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 100.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Bedourie scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Bedourie is served by Bedourie State School.
Bedourie is part of the Outback - South statistical area in Queensland.
Bedourie details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4829 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 150 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,792/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,072/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $142 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 36117.4 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 45 |
| Australian Citizens | 69.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 34 (22.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -24.3322136 |
| Longitude | 139.4619731 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1400 km |
| Region (SA4) | Queensland - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Outback - South |
| Local Government | Diamantina |
| Federal Electorate | Kennedy |
| State Electorate | Gregory |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 16 (10.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 22 (14.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 44 (29.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 47 (31.3%) |
| 65+ years | 8 (5.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 12 (8.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 9 (6.0%) |
| Arthritis | 8 (5.3%) |
| Diabetes | 5 (3.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 7 (16.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 27 (64.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 5 (11.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 3 (7.1%) |
Schools in Bedourie
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Bedourie. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Bedourie
Same Postcode (4829)
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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.