Queensland · Postcode 4680
Burua postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 432 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Burua 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 Burua ranks: household income is in the top 10% of QLD suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Burua vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Burua | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,430 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $200 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,200 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 39 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% -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.
Burua is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4680. It lies roughly 432 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Gladstone.
According to the 2021 Census, Burua has a population of 849 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $2,430, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 47 (5.5% of residents).
Housing in Burua includes a median weekly rent of $200, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,200, with 277 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 87.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Burua scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Burua is served by Faith Baptist Christian School.
Burua is part of the Gladstone statistical area in Queensland.
Burua details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4680 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 849 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,430/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,093/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,200 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 42.4 km² |
| Population Density | 20/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 277 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 47 (5.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -23.9493983 |
| Longitude | 151.1985879 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 432 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central Queensland |
| Area (SA3) | Gladstone |
| Local Government | Gladstone |
| Federal Electorate | Flynn |
| State Electorate | Gladstone |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 196 (23.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 81 (9.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 208 (24.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 269 (31.7%) |
| 65+ years | 85 (10.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 62 (7.3%) |
| Arthritis | 56 (6.6%) |
| Diabetes | 31 (3.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 26 (3.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 21 (2.5%) |
| Cancer | 18 (2.1%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (1.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 44 (16.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 117 (43.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 105 (39.0%) |
Schools in Burua
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Burua. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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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.