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Queensland · Postcode 4740
Coral Sea postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 567 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Coral Sea 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
Coral Sea vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Coral Sea | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,374 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $130 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Median age | 36 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Coral Sea is a locality 567 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, Coral Sea has a population of 78 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $1,374, below the QLD average.
Housing in Coral Sea includes a median weekly rent of $130, 16 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 42.9% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Coral Sea scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Coral Sea is part of the Mackay statistical area in Queensland.
Coral Sea details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4740 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 78 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,374/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $933/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $130 |
| Average Household Size | 1.6 persons |
| Area | 191.5 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 16 |
| Australian Citizens | 48.7% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -22.5094 |
| Longitude | 151.7322 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 567 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday |
| Area (SA3) | Mackay |
| Local Government | Mackay |
| Federal Electorate | Dawson |
| State Electorate | Whitsunday |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 5 (6.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 46 (59.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 27 (34.6%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Cancer | 4 (5.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (3.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 6 (60.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 4 (40.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
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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.