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Queensland · Postcode 4817
Hervey Range postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 1122 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Hervey Range 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
Hervey Range vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Hervey Range | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,875 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $365 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,600 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 42 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Hervey Range is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4817. It lies roughly 1122 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Charters Towers.
According to the 2021 Census, Hervey Range has a population of 295 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $1,875, close to the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 16 (5.4% of residents).
Housing in Hervey Range includes a median weekly rent of $365, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,600, with 98 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 93.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Hervey Range scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Hervey Range is part of the Townsville statistical area in Queensland.
Hervey Range details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4817 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 295 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,875/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $877/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $365 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,600 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 634.5 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 98 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 16 (5.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -19.347962 |
| Longitude | 146.4936982 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1122 km |
| Region (SA4) | Townsville |
| Area (SA3) | Townsville |
| Local Government | Charters Towers |
| Federal Electorate | Herbert |
| State Electorate | Traeger |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 58 (19.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 28 (9.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 60 (20.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 79 (26.8%) |
| 65+ years | 65 (22.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 25 (8.5%) |
| Asthma | 25 (8.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 16 (5.4%) |
| Diabetes | 13 (4.4%) |
| Cancer | 8 (2.7%) |
| Dementia | 5 (1.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (1.0%) |
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 | 17 (16.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 40 (39.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 44 (43.6%) |
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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.