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Cape Hillsborough 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 Cape Hillsborough Compares
Cape Hillsborough vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Cape Hillsborough | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,250 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $150 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 61 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Cape Hillsborough is a locality 834 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4740. It falls within the Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday region. The local government area is Mackay.
According to the 2021 Census, Cape Hillsborough has a population of 39 with a median age of 61. The median weekly household income is $2,250, above the QLD average.
Housing in Cape Hillsborough includes a median weekly rent of $150, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 17 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Cape Hillsborough scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Cape Hillsborough is part of the Mackay statistical area in Queensland.
Cape Hillsborough Details
| Postcode | 4740 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 39 |
| Median Age | 61 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,250/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $612/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $150 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 12.0 km² |
| Population Density | 3/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 17 |
| Australian Citizens | 94.9% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -20.9241608 |
| Longitude | 149.0168384 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 834 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday |
| Area (SA3) | Mackay |
| Local Government | Mackay |
| Federal Electorate | Dawson |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 7 (17.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 4 (10.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 4 (10.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 11 (28.2%) |
| 65+ years | 15 (38.5%) |
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)
| Arthritis | 9 (23.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 7 (17.9%) |
| Cancer | 5 (12.8%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (10.3%) |
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 | 4 (44.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 5 (55.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
Suburbs Near Cape Hillsborough
Same Postcode (4740)
More Cape Hillsborough Data
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.