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Birtinya 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 Birtinya Compares
Birtinya vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Birtinya | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,824 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $490 +QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,058 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 36 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% -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 4575 covers Birtinya, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 81 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Sunshine Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Birtinya has a population of 4,378 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $1,824, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 90 (2.1% of residents).
Housing in Birtinya includes a median weekly rent of $490, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,058, with 1,692 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Rental properties account for 63.7% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Birtinya scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Birtinya is part of the Caloundra statistical area in Queensland.
Birtinya Details
| Postcode | 4575 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 4,378 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,824/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $888/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $490 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,058 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 3.2 km² |
| Population Density | 1369/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,692 |
| Australian Citizens | 82.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 90 (2.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -26.743 |
| Longitude | 153.119 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 81 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sunshine Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Caloundra |
| Local Government | Sunshine Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Fisher |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 609 (13.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 629 (14.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,435 (32.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 976 (22.3%) |
| 65+ years | 728 (16.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 390 (8.9%) |
| Arthritis | 385 (8.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 173 (4.0%) |
| Cancer | 170 (3.9%) |
| Diabetes | 156 (3.6%) |
| Dementia | 100 (2.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 88 (2.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 41 (2.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 774 (46.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 598 (35.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 252 (15.1%) |
Suburbs Near Birtinya
Same Postcode (4575)
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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.