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Queensland · Postcode 4659
Burgowan postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 241 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Burgowan 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
Burgowan vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Burgowan | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,333 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $365 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,387 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 30 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 23.5% +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.
Burgowan is a locality 241 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4659. It falls within the Wide Bay region. The local government area is Fraser Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Burgowan has a population of 56 with a median age of 30. The median weekly household income is $1,333, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 23.5%, higher than the QLD average.
Housing in Burgowan includes a median weekly rent of $365, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,387, with 13 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 46.7% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Burgowan scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Burgowan is part of the Maryborough statistical area in Queensland.
Burgowan details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4659 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 56 |
| Median Age | 30 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,333/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $525/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $365 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,387 |
| Average Household Size | 3.1 persons |
| Area | 95.1 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 13 |
| Australian Citizens | 76.8% |
| Unemployment Rate | 23.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -25.3299942 |
| Longitude | 152.6269683 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 241 km |
| Region (SA4) | Wide Bay |
| Area (SA3) | Maryborough |
| Local Government | Fraser Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Hinkler |
| State Electorate | Maryborough |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 15 (26.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 10 (17.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 9 (16.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 14 (25.0%) |
| 65+ years | 3 (5.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 10 (17.9%) |
| Asthma | 6 (10.7%) |
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 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 5 (62.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 3 (37.5%) |
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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.