Drillham 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 Drillham Compares
Drillham vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Drillham | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $900 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $180 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,239 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 37 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ≈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.
Drillham is a locality 315 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4424. It falls within the Darling Downs - Maranoa region. The local government area is Western Downs.
According to the 2021 Census, Drillham has a population of 113 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $900, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. The Indigenous population is 8 (7.1% of residents).
Housing in Drillham includes a median weekly rent of $180, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,239, with 39 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 70.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Drillham scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Drillham is served by Drillham State School.
Drillham is part of the Darling Downs (West) - Maranoa statistical area in Queensland.
Drillham Details
| Postcode | 4424 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 113 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $900/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $662/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $180 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,239 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 360.1 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 39 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 8 (7.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -26.6404156 |
| Longitude | 149.983677 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 315 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darling Downs - Maranoa |
| Area (SA3) | Darling Downs (West) - Maranoa |
| Local Government | Western Downs |
| Federal Electorate | Maranoa |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 30 (26.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 12 (10.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 32 (28.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 24 (21.2%) |
| 65+ years | 27 (23.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 5 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 14 (12.4%) |
| Asthma | 10 (8.8%) |
| Diabetes | 9 (8.0%) |
| Cancer | 8 (7.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (2.7%) |
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 | 9 (23.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 19 (48.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 11 (28.2%) |
Schools in Drillham
Suburbs Near Drillham
Same Postcode (4424)
More Drillham 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.