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Dalby 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 Dalby Compares
Dalby vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| 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
| 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 |
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
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
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
Suburbs Near Dalby
Same Postcode (4405)
More Dalby 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.