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Finch Hatton 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 Finch Hatton Compares
Finch Hatton vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Finch Hatton | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,279 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $250 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,415 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 48 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% -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.
Finch Hatton is a locality 832 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4756. It falls within the Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday region. The local government area is Mackay.
According to the 2021 Census, Finch Hatton has a population of 531 with a median age of 48. The median weekly household income is $1,279, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 19 (3.6% of residents).
Housing in Finch Hatton includes a median weekly rent of $250, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,415, with 195 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 85.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Finch Hatton scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Finch Hatton is served by Finch Hatton State School.
Finch Hatton is part of the Mackay statistical area in Queensland.
Finch Hatton Details
| Postcode | 4756 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 531 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,279/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $669/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,415 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 147.8 km² |
| Population Density | 4/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 195 |
| Australian Citizens | 81.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 19 (3.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -21.1398809 |
| Longitude | 148.6348041 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 832 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday |
| Area (SA3) | Mackay |
| Local Government | Mackay |
| Federal Electorate | Capricornia |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 88 (16.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 44 (8.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 101 (19.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 192 (36.2%) |
| 65+ years | 122 (23.0%) |
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 | 60 (11.3%) |
| Asthma | 37 (7.0%) |
| Diabetes | 34 (6.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 32 (6.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 21 (4.0%) |
| Cancer | 13 (2.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 7 (3.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 60 (32.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 71 (38.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 48 (25.8%) |
Schools in Finch Hatton
Suburbs Near Finch Hatton
Same Postcode (4756)
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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.