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Queensland · Postcode 4703
Cooee Bay postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 533 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Cooee Bay at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Cooee Bay vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Cooee Bay | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,210 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,500 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 46 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% -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.
Cooee Bay is a locality 533 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4703. It falls within the Central Queensland region. The local government area is Livingstone.
According to the 2021 Census, Cooee Bay has a population of 942 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $1,210, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 42 (4.5% of residents).
Housing in Cooee Bay includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,500, with 418 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 42.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Cooee Bay scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Cooee Bay is part of the Rockhampton statistical area in Queensland.
Cooee Bay details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4703 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 942 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,210/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $762/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,500 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 0.7 km² |
| Population Density | 1321/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 418 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 42 (4.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -23.141944 |
| Longitude | 150.755556 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 533 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central Queensland |
| Area (SA3) | Rockhampton |
| Local Government | Livingstone |
| Federal Electorate | Capricornia |
| State Electorate | Keppel |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 135 (14.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 118 (12.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 199 (21.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 290 (30.8%) |
| 65+ years | 195 (20.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 90 (9.6%) |
| Asthma | 61 (6.5%) |
| Diabetes | 46 (4.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 41 (4.4%) |
| Cancer | 31 (3.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 24 (2.5%) |
| Dementia | 10 (1.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 23 (5.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 197 (48.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 139 (34.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 48 (11.8%) |
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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.