Brookstead 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 Brookstead Compares
Brookstead vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Brookstead | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,357 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $235 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $858 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 41 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 10.0% +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.
Brookstead is a locality 158 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4364. It falls within the Darling Downs - Maranoa region. The local government area is Toowoomba.
According to the 2021 Census, Brookstead has a population of 182 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,357, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 10.0%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 5 (2.7% of residents).
Housing in Brookstead includes a median weekly rent of $235, median monthly mortgage repayment of $858, with 60 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 64.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Brookstead scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Brookstead is served by Brookstead State School.
Brookstead is part of the Darling Downs - East statistical area in Queensland.
Brookstead Details
| Postcode | 4364 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 182 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,357/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $810/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $235 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $858 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 150.7 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 60 |
| Australian Citizens | 83.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 5 (2.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -27.7569394 |
| Longitude | 151.4513347 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 158 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darling Downs - Maranoa |
| Area (SA3) | Darling Downs - East |
| Local Government | Toowoomba |
| Federal Electorate | Groom |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 32 (17.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 27 (14.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 32 (17.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 65 (35.7%) |
| 65+ years | 11 (6.0%) |
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 | 23 (12.6%) |
| Arthritis | 11 (6.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 8 (4.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 7 (3.8%) |
| Diabetes | 5 (2.7%) |
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 | 19 (30.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 17 (27.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 26 (41.9%) |
Schools in Brookstead
Suburbs Near Brookstead
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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.