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Craignish 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 Craignish Compares
Craignish vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Craignish | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,602 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $383 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 47 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.0% +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.
Craignish is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4655. It lies roughly 245 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Fraser Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Craignish has a population of 2,190 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,602, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 85 (3.9% of residents).
Housing in Craignish includes a median weekly rent of $383, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 756 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 91.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Craignish scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Craignish is part of the Maryborough statistical area in Queensland.
Craignish Details
| Postcode | 4655 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 2,190 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,602/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $653/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $383 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 14.2 km² |
| Population Density | 154/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 756 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 85 (3.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -25.285425 |
| Longitude | 152.7265099 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 245 km |
| Region (SA4) | Wide Bay |
| Area (SA3) | Maryborough |
| Local Government | Fraser Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Hinkler |
Age Profile
Show counts
| 0–14 years | 380 (17.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 209 (9.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 425 (19.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 703 (32.1%) |
| 65+ years | 475 (21.7%) |
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 | 266 (12.1%) |
| Asthma | 181 (8.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 127 (5.8%) |
| Diabetes | 113 (5.2%) |
| Cancer | 98 (4.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 68 (3.1%) |
| Dementia | 8 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 5 (0.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 152 (20.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 356 (47.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 241 (32.0%) |
Suburbs Near Craignish
Same Postcode (4655)
More Craignish 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.