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Queensland · Postcode 4871
Fishery Falls postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 1358 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Fishery Falls at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Fishery Falls vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Fishery Falls | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,221 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $260 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,559 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 50 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ≈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.
Fishery Falls is a very remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4871. It lies roughly 1358 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Cairns.
According to the 2021 Census, Fishery Falls has a population of 205 with a median age of 50. The median weekly household income is $1,221, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. The Indigenous population is 4 (2.0% of residents).
Housing in Fishery Falls includes a median weekly rent of $260, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,559, with 81 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 73.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Fishery Falls scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Fishery Falls is served by McDonnell Creek State School.
Fishery Falls is part of the Outback - North statistical area in Queensland.
Fishery Falls details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4871 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 205 |
| Median Age | 50 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,221/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $715/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $260 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,559 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 14.8 km² |
| Population Density | 14/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 81 |
| Australian Citizens | 80.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (2.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -17.1845145 |
| Longitude | 145.8968867 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1358 km |
| Region (SA4) | Queensland - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Outback - North |
| Local Government | Cairns |
| Federal Electorate | Kennedy |
| State Electorate | Traeger |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 24 (11.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 27 (13.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 41 (20.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 83 (40.5%) |
| 65+ years | 43 (21.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 21 (10.2%) |
| Diabetes | 11 (5.4%) |
| Asthma | 8 (3.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 7 (3.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 7 (3.4%) |
| 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 | 21 (30.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 32 (46.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 16 (23.2%) |
Schools in Fishery Falls
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Fishery Falls. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Fishery Falls
Same Postcode (4871)
More Fishery Falls 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.