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Queensland · Postcode 4818
Deeragun postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 1120 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Deeragun 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 Deeragun ranks: SEIFA decile 2 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Deeragun vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Deeragun | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,523 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $310 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,418 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 32 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ≈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.
Deeragun is a locality 1120 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4818. It falls within the Townsville region. The local government area is Townsville.
According to the 2021 Census, Deeragun has a population of 4,273 with a median age of 32. The median weekly household income is $1,523, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. The Indigenous population is 507 (11.9% of residents).
Housing in Deeragun includes a median weekly rent of $310, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,418, with 1,493 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 40.2% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Deeragun scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Deeragun include St Anthony's Catholic College and Northern Beaches State High School.
Deeragun is part of the Townsville statistical area in Queensland.
Deeragun details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4818 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 4,273 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,523/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $816/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $310 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,418 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 7.1 km² |
| Population Density | 603/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,493 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 507 (11.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -19.25 |
| Longitude | 146.666667 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1120 km |
| Region (SA4) | Townsville |
| Area (SA3) | Townsville |
| Local Government | Townsville |
| Federal Electorate | Herbert |
| State Electorate | Townsville |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,082 (25.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 551 (12.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,294 (30.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 926 (21.7%) |
| 65+ years | 428 (10.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 389 (9.1%) |
| Arthritis | 362 (8.5%) |
| Diabetes | 198 (4.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 164 (3.8%) |
| Cancer | 102 (2.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 88 (2.1%) |
| Dementia | 10 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 46 (3.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 519 (35.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 594 (40.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 317 (21.5%) |
Schools in Deeragun
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Deeragun. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Deeragun
Same Postcode (4818)
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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.