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Gargett 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 Gargett Compares
Gargett vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Gargett | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,774 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $290 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 45 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% -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.
Gargett is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4741. It lies roughly 826 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Mackay.
According to the 2021 Census, Gargett has a population of 191 with a median age of 45. The median weekly household income is $1,774, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 11 (5.8% of residents).
Housing in Gargett includes a median weekly rent of $290, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 71 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 86.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Gargett scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Gargett is served by Gargett State School.
Gargett is part of the Townsville statistical area in Queensland.
Gargett Details
| Postcode | 4741 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 191 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,774/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $808/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $290 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 34.6 km² |
| Population Density | 6/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 71 |
| Australian Citizens | 94.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 11 (5.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -21.1446413 |
| Longitude | 148.7423708 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 826 km |
| Region (SA4) | Townsville |
| Area (SA3) | Townsville |
| Local Government | Mackay |
| Federal Electorate | Dawson |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 38 (19.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 19 (9.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 33 (17.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 72 (37.7%) |
| 65+ years | 21 (11.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 15 (7.9%) |
| Asthma | 14 (7.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 7 (3.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 7 (3.7%) |
| Diabetes | 6 (3.1%) |
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 | 16 (24.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 24 (36.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 25 (38.5%) |
Schools in Gargett
Suburbs Near Gargett
Same Postcode (4741)
More Gargett 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.