Chelona 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 Chelona Compares
Chelona vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Chelona | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,958 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $346 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,818 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 37 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 8.8% +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.
Chelona is a locality 794 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, Chelona has a population of 120 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $1,958, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, higher than the QLD average.
Housing in Chelona includes a median weekly rent of $346, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,818, with 33 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 88.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Chelona scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Chelona is served by Chelona State School.
Chelona is part of the Mackay statistical area in Queensland.
Chelona Details
| Postcode | 4740 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 120 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,958/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $858/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $346 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,818 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 9.8 km² |
| Population Density | 12/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 33 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -21.257236 |
| Longitude | 149.155848 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 794 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday |
| Area (SA3) | Mackay |
| Local Government | Mackay |
| Federal Electorate | Dawson |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 32 (26.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 6 (5.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 36 (30.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 30 (25.0%) |
| 65+ years | 20 (16.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 10 (8.3%) |
| Arthritis | 9 (7.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 5 (4.2%) |
| Cancer | 4 (3.3%) |
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 | 5 (15.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 13 (40.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 14 (43.8%) |
Schools in Chelona
Suburbs Near Chelona
Same Postcode (4740)
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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.