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Queensland · Postcode 4660
Gregory River postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 273 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Gregory River 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
Gregory River vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Gregory River | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,775 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $350 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 40 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% -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.
Gregory River is a locality 273 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4660. It falls within the Wide Bay region. The local government area is Whitsunday.
According to the 2021 Census, Gregory River has a population of 427 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,775, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, lower than the QLD average.
Housing in Gregory River includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 125 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 95.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Gregory River scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Gregory River is part of the Maryborough statistical area in Queensland.
Gregory River details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4660 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 427 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,775/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $818/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 193.0 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 125 |
| Australian Citizens | 82.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -25.1247463 |
| Longitude | 152.2282129 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 273 km |
| Region (SA4) | Wide Bay |
| Area (SA3) | Maryborough |
| Local Government | Whitsunday |
| Federal Electorate | Hinkler |
| State Electorate | Maryborough |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 107 (25.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 29 (6.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 106 (24.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 107 (25.1%) |
| 65+ years | 83 (19.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 31 (7.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 17 (4.0%) |
| Asthma | 16 (3.7%) |
| Diabetes | 15 (3.5%) |
| Cancer | 10 (2.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (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 | 3 (2.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 25 (20.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 48 (38.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 48 (38.7%) |
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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.