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Captain Creek 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 Captain Creek Compares
Captain Creek vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Captain Creek | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $837 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $313 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,229 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 49 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 11.8% +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.
Captain Creek is a locality 377 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4677. It falls within the Central Queensland region. The local government area is Gladstone.
According to the 2021 Census, Captain Creek has a population of 452 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $837, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 11.8%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 13 (2.9% of residents).
Housing in Captain Creek includes a median weekly rent of $313, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,229, with 164 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 95.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Captain Creek scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Captain Creek is part of the Gladstone statistical area in Queensland.
Captain Creek Details
| Postcode | 4677 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 452 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $837/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $468/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $313 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,229 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 142.3 km² |
| Population Density | 3/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 164 |
| Australian Citizens | 80.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 13 (2.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -24.2715311 |
| Longitude | 151.7707288 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 377 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central Queensland |
| Area (SA3) | Gladstone |
| Local Government | Gladstone |
| Federal Electorate | Flynn |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 85 (18.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 30 (6.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 92 (20.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 184 (40.7%) |
| 65+ years | 68 (15.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 43 (9.5%) |
| Asthma | 20 (4.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 14 (3.1%) |
| Diabetes | 13 (2.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 11 (2.4%) |
| Cancer | 7 (1.5%) |
| Dementia | 3 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 5 (3.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 48 (30.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 68 (43.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 35 (22.4%) |
Suburbs Near Captain Creek
Same Postcode (4677)
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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.