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Queensland · Postcode 4505
Burpengary postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 35 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Burpengary 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
Burpengary vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Burpengary | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,720 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $350 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 36 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
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 4505 covers Burpengary, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 35 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Moreton Bay - North region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Moreton Bay.
According to the 2021 Census, Burpengary has a population of 16,488 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $1,720, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 731 (4.4% of residents).
Housing in Burpengary includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 5,724 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 68.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Burpengary scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
There are 5 schools in the Burpengary area, including St Eugene College, Burpengary State Secondary College, Burpengary State School and others.
Burpengary is part of the Narangba - Burpengary statistical area in Queensland.
Burpengary details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4505 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 16,488 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,720/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $775/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 22.3 km² |
| Population Density | 738/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 5,724 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 731 (4.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -27.1615373 |
| Longitude | 152.958072 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 35 km |
| Region (SA4) | Moreton Bay - North |
| Area (SA3) | Narangba - Burpengary |
| Local Government | Moreton Bay |
| Federal Electorate | Longman |
| State Electorate | Morayfield |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3,261 (19.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 2,300 (13.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 4,304 (26.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 4,140 (25.1%) |
| 65+ years | 2,482 (15.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 1,775 (10.8%) |
| Arthritis | 1,669 (10.1%) |
| Diabetes | 854 (5.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 712 (4.3%) |
| Cancer | 526 (3.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 411 (2.5%) |
| Dementia | 97 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 213 (3.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,715 (30.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 2,109 (37.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,627 (28.7%) |
Schools in Burpengary
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Burpengary. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Burpengary
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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.