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Currajong Postcode
Queensland
Located in Queensland, Currajong is a locality approximately 1112 kilometres from Brisbane. The postcode for Currajong is 4812, and residents use the 07 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Currajong has a population of 2,490 (1,245 males, 1,245 females). The median age is 39 years.
The median weekly household income in Currajong is $1,429, with a median personal income of $809 per week.
The median weekly rent is $270 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.
In terms of birthplace, 93% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Philippines (49), New Zealand (42), and Other countries (39).
86.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.3% speak another language.
The employment rate in Currajong shows 1,182 people employed (735 full-time, 368 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 6.0%.
The most common occupations are professionals (184), technicians & trades (145), and community & personal service (107).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Currajong has an IRSAD score of 926 placing it in decile 2 (highly disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Currajong covers an area of 2.1 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1189 persons per km².
Statistically, Currajong sits within the Townsville area, part of the broader Townsville region. It falls under the Townsville local government area.
The federal electorate for Currajong is Herbert (Provincial).
Currajong Details
| Postcode | 4812 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 2,490 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,429/week |
| Median Personal Income | $809/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $270 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Population Density | 1189/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,002 |
| Completed Year 12 | 38.9% |
| Australian Citizens | 88.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 251 (10.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (highly disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -19.2769 |
| Longitude | 146.7775 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1112 km |
| Region (SA4) | Townsville |
| Area (SA3) | Townsville |
| Local Government | Townsville |
| Federal Electorate | Herbert |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 475 (19.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 273 (11.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 681 (27.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 652 (26.2%) |
| 65+ years | 412 (16.5%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 278 (11.2%) |
| Arthritis | 103 (4.1%) |
| Asthma | 93 (3.7%) |
| Diabetes | 78 (3.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 78 (3.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 64 (2.6%) |
| Cancer | 33 (1.3%) |
| Dementia | 13 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 76 (7.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 393 (39.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 355 (35.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 164 (16.6%) |