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Dalrymple Creek 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 Dalrymple Creek Compares
Dalrymple Creek vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Dalrymple Creek | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,625 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $50 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,863 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 54 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +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.
Dalrymple Creek is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4850. It lies roughly 1223 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Hinchinbrook.
According to the 2021 Census, Dalrymple Creek has a population of 51 with a median age of 54. The median weekly household income is $1,625, close to the QLD average.
Housing in Dalrymple Creek includes a median weekly rent of $50, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,863, with 18 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Dalrymple Creek scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Dalrymple Creek is part of the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham statistical area in Queensland.
Dalrymple Creek Details
| Postcode | 4850 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 51 |
| Median Age | 54 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,625/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $900/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $50 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,863 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 112.3 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 18 |
| Australian Citizens | 102.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -18.540555 |
| Longitude | 146.0447838 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1223 km |
| Region (SA4) | Townsville |
| Area (SA3) | Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham |
| Local Government | Hinchinbrook |
| Federal Electorate | Kennedy |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 4 (7.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 3 (5.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 6 (11.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 21 (41.2%) |
| 65+ years | 12 (23.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 8 (15.7%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (7.8%) |
| Cancer | 4 (7.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 3 (17.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 11 (64.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 3 (17.6%) |
Suburbs Near Dalrymple Creek
Same Postcode (4850)
More Dalrymple Creek 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.