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Gooburrum 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 Gooburrum Compares
Gooburrum vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Gooburrum | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,684 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,400 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 49 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% -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.
Gooburrum (4670) is a coastal town in regional Queensland. It lies around 302 km from Brisbane by road. The locality is part of the Bundaberg statistical area. It is administered by Bundaberg.
According to the 2021 Census, Gooburrum has a population of 1,518 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $1,684, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 32 (2.1% of residents).
Housing in Gooburrum includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,400, with 527 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 91.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Gooburrum scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Gooburrum is served by Gooburrum State School.
Gooburrum is part of the Bundaberg statistical area in Queensland.
Gooburrum Details
| Postcode | 4670 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 1,518 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,684/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $693/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,400 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 27.8 km² |
| Population Density | 55/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 527 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 32 (2.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -24.8282781 |
| Longitude | 152.3213153 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 302 km |
| Region (SA4) | Wide Bay |
| Area (SA3) | Bundaberg |
| Local Government | Bundaberg |
| Federal Electorate | Hinkler |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 221 (14.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 167 (11.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 282 (18.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 483 (31.8%) |
| 65+ years | 368 (24.2%) |
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)
| Arthritis | 231 (15.2%) |
| Asthma | 164 (10.8%) |
| Diabetes | 87 (5.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 86 (5.7%) |
| Cancer | 70 (4.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 38 (2.5%) |
| Dementia | 18 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 6 (1.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 109 (20.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 213 (40.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 199 (37.8%) |
Schools in Gooburrum
Suburbs Near Gooburrum
Same Postcode (4670)
More Gooburrum 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.