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Carters Ridge 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 Carters Ridge Compares
Carters Ridge vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Carters Ridge | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,382 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $330 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,517 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 44 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% -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.
Carters Ridge is a locality 116 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4563. It falls within the Wide Bay region. The local government area is Gympie.
According to the 2021 Census, Carters Ridge has a population of 497 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $1,382, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 13 (2.6% of residents).
Housing in Carters Ridge includes a median weekly rent of $330, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517, with 162 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 91.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Carters Ridge scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Carters Ridge is part of the Gympie - Cooloola statistical area in Queensland.
Carters Ridge Details
| Postcode | 4563 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 497 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,382/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $622/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $330 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 14.8 km² |
| Population Density | 34/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 162 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 13 (2.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -26.4501203 |
| Longitude | 152.773543 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 116 km |
| Region (SA4) | Wide Bay |
| Area (SA3) | Gympie - Cooloola |
| Local Government | Gympie |
| Federal Electorate | Wide Bay |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 85 (17.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 60 (12.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 110 (22.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 166 (33.4%) |
| 65+ years | 82 (16.5%) |
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 | 42 (8.5%) |
| Asthma | 41 (8.2%) |
| Diabetes | 19 (3.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 18 (3.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 17 (3.4%) |
| Cancer | 11 (2.2%) |
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 | 36 (21.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 63 (37.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 68 (40.7%) |
Suburbs Near Carters Ridge
Same Postcode (4563)
More Carters Ridge 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.