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Dumbleton 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 Dumbleton Compares
Dumbleton vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Dumbleton | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,531 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 52 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +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.
Dumbleton is a locality 810 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4740. It falls within the Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday region. The local government area is Mackay.
According to the 2021 Census, Dumbleton has a population of 242 with a median age of 52. The median weekly household income is $2,531, above the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 8 (3.3% of residents).
Housing in Dumbleton includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 83 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 91.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Dumbleton scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Dumbleton is part of the Mackay statistical area in Queensland.
Dumbleton Details
| Postcode | 4740 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 242 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,531/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $865/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 13.3 km² |
| Population Density | 18/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 83 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 8 (3.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -21.1342566 |
| Longitude | 149.0754784 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 810 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday |
| Area (SA3) | Mackay |
| Local Government | Mackay |
| Federal Electorate | Dawson |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 39 (16.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 29 (12.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 44 (18.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 74 (30.6%) |
| 65+ years | 57 (23.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 19 (7.9%) |
| Asthma | 12 (5.0%) |
| Diabetes | 10 (4.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 9 (3.7%) |
| Cancer | 9 (3.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (2.1%) |
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 | 20 (22.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 30 (33.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 41 (45.1%) |
Suburbs Near Dumbleton
Same Postcode (4740)
More Dumbleton 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.