Evelyn 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 Evelyn Compares
Evelyn vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Evelyn | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,156 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $245 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,452 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 56 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 10.5% +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.
Evelyn is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4888. It lies roughly 1350 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Tablelands.
According to the 2021 Census, Evelyn has a population of 209 with a median age of 56. The median weekly household income is $1,156, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 10.5%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 10 (4.8% of residents).
Housing in Evelyn includes a median weekly rent of $245, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,452, with 79 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 82.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Evelyn scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Evelyn is part of the Tablelands (East) - Kuranda statistical area in Queensland.
Evelyn Details
| Postcode | 4888 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 209 |
| Median Age | 56 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,156/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $540/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $245 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,452 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 78.5 km² |
| Population Density | 3/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 79 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 10 (4.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -17.5086488 |
| Longitude | 145.5032522 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1350 km |
| Region (SA4) | Cairns |
| Area (SA3) | Tablelands (East) - Kuranda |
| Local Government | Tablelands |
| Federal Electorate | Kennedy |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 38 (18.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 11 (5.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 31 (14.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 84 (40.2%) |
| 65+ years | 43 (20.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 28 (13.4%) |
| Asthma | 17 (8.1%) |
| Diabetes | 11 (5.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 10 (4.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 8 (3.8%) |
| Cancer | 6 (2.9%) |
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 | 27 (33.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 36 (44.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 18 (22.2%) |
Suburbs Near Evelyn
Same Postcode (4888)
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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.