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Doomadgee 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 Doomadgee Compares
Doomadgee vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Doomadgee | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,223 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $120 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $737 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 25 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 17.6% +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.
Doomadgee is a very remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4830. It lies roughly 1799 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Doomadgee.
According to the 2021 Census, Doomadgee has a population of 1,387 with a median age of 25. The median weekly household income is $1,223, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 17.6%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 1,238 (89.3% of residents).
Housing in Doomadgee includes a median weekly rent of $120, median monthly mortgage repayment of $737, with 285 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 100.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Doomadgee scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Doomadgee is served by Doomadgee State School.
Doomadgee is part of the Outback - North statistical area in Queensland.
Doomadgee Details
| Postcode | 4830 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 1,387 |
| Median Age | 25 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,223/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $354/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $120 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $737 |
| Average Household Size | 4.2 persons |
| Area | 1547.9 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 285 |
| Australian Citizens | 94.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 1,238 (89.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 17.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -17.9407768 |
| Longitude | 138.82695 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1799 km |
| Region (SA4) | Queensland - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Outback - North |
| Local Government | Doomadgee |
| Federal Electorate | Kennedy |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 433 (31.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 261 (18.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 403 (29.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 246 (17.7%) |
| 65+ years | 44 (3.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Heart Disease | 68 (4.9%) |
| Diabetes | 51 (3.7%) |
| Asthma | 31 (2.2%) |
| Arthritis | 19 (1.4%) |
| Dementia | 12 (0.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 10 (0.7%) |
| Cancer | 5 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 100 (36.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 117 (42.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 35 (12.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 25 (9.0%) |
Schools in Doomadgee
Suburbs Near Doomadgee
Same Postcode (4830)
More Doomadgee 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.