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Queensland · Postcode 4825
Breakaway postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 1560 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Breakaway 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.
Where Breakaway ranks: household income is in the top 10% of QLD suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in QLD.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Breakaway vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Breakaway | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $3,799 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $650 +QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,600 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 32 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Breakaway is a very remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4825. It lies roughly 1560 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Mount Isa.
According to the 2021 Census, Breakaway has a population of 187 with a median age of 32. The median weekly household income is $3,799, above the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 17 (9.1% of residents).
Housing in Breakaway includes a median weekly rent of $650, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,600, with 52 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Breakaway scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Breakaway is part of the Barkly statistical area in Queensland.
Breakaway details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4825 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 187 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $3,799/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,305/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $650 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,600 |
| Average Household Size | 3.2 persons |
| Area | 1.0 km² |
| Population Density | 178/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 52 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 17 (9.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -20.7258416 |
| Longitude | 139.5318179 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1560 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Barkly |
| Local Government | Mount Isa |
| Federal Electorate | Kennedy |
| State Electorate | Barkly |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 37 (19.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 33 (17.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 52 (27.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 53 (28.3%) |
| 65+ years | 12 (6.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 21 (11.2%) |
| Arthritis | 11 (5.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 6 (3.2%) |
| Cancer | 5 (2.7%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (2.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (1.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 3 (5.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 18 (35.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 30 (58.8%) |
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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.