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Queensland · Postcode 4405
Dalby postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 176 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Dalby 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.
Where Dalby ranks: SEIFA decile 2 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Dalby vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Dalby | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,462 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $260 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 35 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% -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.
Dalby is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4405. It lies roughly 176 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Western Downs.
According to the 2021 Census, Dalby has a population of 12,758 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $1,462, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 1,122 (8.8% of residents).
Housing in Dalby includes a median weekly rent of $260, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 4,548 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 64.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Dalby scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
There are 5 schools in the Dalby area, including Dalby State High School, Our Lady of the Southern Cross College, Dalby State School and others.
Dalby is part of the Burnett statistical area in Queensland.
Dalby details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4405 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 12,758 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,462/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $753/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $260 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 323.2 km² |
| Population Density | 39/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,548 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 1,122 (8.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -27.1944226 |
| Longitude | 151.2659802 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 176 km |
| Region (SA4) | Wide Bay |
| Area (SA3) | Burnett |
| Local Government | Western Downs |
| Federal Electorate | Maranoa |
| State Electorate | Warrego |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,884 (22.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,706 (13.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 3,168 (24.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 3,037 (23.8%) |
| 65+ years | 1,966 (15.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 1,394 (10.9%) |
| Arthritis | 1,170 (9.2%) |
| Diabetes | 711 (5.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 581 (4.6%) |
| Cancer | 335 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 239 (1.9%) |
| Dementia | 82 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 260 (5.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,555 (34.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,684 (37.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 992 (22.1%) |
Schools in Dalby
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Dalby. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Dalby
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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.