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Fitzgerald Creek 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 Fitzgerald Creek Compares
Fitzgerald Creek vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Fitzgerald Creek | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,937 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,592 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 43 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 9.8% +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.
Fitzgerald Creek is a locality 1325 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4860. It falls within the Cairns region. The local government area is Cassowary Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Fitzgerald Creek has a population of 98 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,937, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 9.8%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 5 (5.1% of residents).
Housing in Fitzgerald Creek includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,592, with 27 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Fitzgerald Creek scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Fitzgerald Creek is part of the Tablelands (East) - Kuranda statistical area in Queensland.
Fitzgerald Creek Details
| Postcode | 4860 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 98 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,937/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $788/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,592 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 12.6 km² |
| Population Density | 8/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 27 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 5 (5.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -17.48504 |
| Longitude | 145.9734005 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1325 km |
| Region (SA4) | Cairns |
| Area (SA3) | Tablelands (East) - Kuranda |
| Local Government | Cassowary Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Kennedy |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 23 (23.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 8 (8.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 20 (20.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 24 (24.5%) |
| 65+ years | 16 (16.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 5 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 6 (6.1%) |
| Arthritis | 5 (5.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (5.1%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (4.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 4 (4.1%) |
| Cancer | 4 (4.1%) |
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 | 4 (16.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 14 (56.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 7 (28.0%) |
Suburbs Near Fitzgerald Creek
Same Postcode (4860)
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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.