Duaringa 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 Duaringa Compares
Duaringa vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Duaringa | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,300 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $115 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $643 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 45 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -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.
Duaringa is a locality 536 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4712. It falls within the Central Queensland region. The local government area is Central Highlands (Qld).
According to the 2021 Census, Duaringa has a population of 262 with a median age of 45. The median weekly household income is $1,300, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 62 (23.7% of residents).
Housing in Duaringa includes a median weekly rent of $115, median monthly mortgage repayment of $643, with 103 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 65.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Duaringa scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Duaringa is served by Duaringa State School.
Duaringa is part of the Central Highlands (Qld) statistical area in Queensland.
Duaringa Details
| Postcode | 4712 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 262 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,300/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $748/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $115 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $643 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 626.4 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 103 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 62 (23.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -23.7177729 |
| Longitude | 149.6727487 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 536 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central Queensland |
| Area (SA3) | Central Highlands (Qld) |
| Local Government | Central Highlands (Qld) |
| Federal Electorate | Flynn |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 57 (21.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 17 (6.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 47 (17.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 84 (32.1%) |
| 65+ years | 51 (19.5%) |
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)
| Arthritis | 38 (14.5%) |
| Asthma | 26 (9.9%) |
| Diabetes | 23 (8.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 20 (7.6%) |
| Cancer | 12 (4.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (1.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (3.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 38 (38.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 39 (39.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 18 (18.4%) |
Schools in Duaringa
Suburbs Near Duaringa
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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.