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Burrum Town Postcode
Queensland
Located in Queensland, Burrum Town is a locality approximately 242 kilometres from Brisbane. The postcode for Burrum Town is 4659, and residents use the 07 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Burrum Town has a population of 197 (108 males, 89 females). The median age is 59 years.
The median weekly household income in Burrum Town is $744, with a median personal income of $479 per week.
The median weekly rent is $300 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $892.
96% of residents were born in Australia.
91.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.0% speak another language.
The employment rate in Burrum Town shows 46 people employed (17 full-time, 17 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 17.9%.
The most common occupations are community & personal service (5), labourers (3), and managers (0).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Burrum Town has an IRSAD score of 788 placing it in decile 1 (most disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Burrum Town covers an area of 1.4 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 144 persons per km².
Statistically, Burrum Town sits within the Maryborough area, part of the broader Wide Bay region. It falls under the Fraser Coast local government area.
The federal electorate for Burrum Town is Hinkler (Provincial).
Burrum Town Details
| Postcode | 4659 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 197 |
| Median Age | 59 years |
| Median Household Income | $744/week |
| Median Personal Income | $479/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $892 |
| Average Household Size | 1.8 persons |
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Population Density | 144/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 107 |
| Completed Year 12 | 22.3% |
| Australian Citizens | 93.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 15 (7.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 17.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (most disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -25.3260 |
| Longitude | 152.5884 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 242 km |
| Region (SA4) | Wide Bay |
| Area (SA3) | Maryborough |
| Local Government | Fraser Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Hinkler |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 23 (11.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 8 (4.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 25 (12.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 62 (31.5%) |
| 65+ years | 73 (37.1%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 36 (18.3%) |
| Arthritis | 30 (15.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 25 (12.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 15 (7.6%) |
| Asthma | 12 (6.1%) |
| Diabetes | 11 (5.6%) |
| Cancer | 9 (4.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 4 (3.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 69 (66.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 25 (24.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 6 (5.8%) |