Conway Postcode
Queensland
Located in Queensland, Conway is a locality approximately 893 kilometres from Brisbane. The postcode for Conway is 4800, and residents use the 07 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Conway has a population of 202 (111 males, 87 females). The median age is 52 years.
The median weekly household income in Conway is $1,399, with a median personal income of $662 per week.
The median weekly rent is $200 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,408.
In terms of birthplace, 91% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (7), New Zealand (4), and South Africa (4).
90.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 2.0% speak another language.
The employment rate in Conway shows 89 people employed (50 full-time, 33 part-time).
The most common occupations are professionals (13), managers (3), and technicians & trades (3).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Conway has an IRSAD score of 936 placing it in decile 3 (disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Conway covers an area of 14.1 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 14 persons per km².
Statistically, Conway sits within the Whitsunday area, part of the broader Mackay region. It falls under the Mackay local government area.
The federal electorate for Conway is Dawson (Rural).
Conway Details
| Postcode | 4800 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 202 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,399/week |
| Median Personal Income | $662/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,408 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 14.1 km² |
| Population Density | 14/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 72 |
| Completed Year 12 | 30.7% |
| Australian Citizens | 89.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 5 (2.5%) |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -20.4646 |
| Longitude | 148.7298 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 893 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mackay |
| Area (SA3) | Whitsunday |
| Local Government | Mackay |
| Federal Electorate | Dawson |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 31 (15.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 13 (6.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 29 (14.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 78 (38.6%) |
| 65+ years | 40 (19.8%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 8 (4.0%) |
| Asthma | 7 (3.5%) |
| Arthritis | 5 (2.5%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (2.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (2.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (1.5%) |
| Cancer | 3 (1.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 6 (9.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 14 (21.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 27 (41.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 18 (27.7%) |