Highbury 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 Highbury Compares
Highbury vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Highbury | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $575 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Median age | 53 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
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.
Highbury is a very remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4892. It lies roughly 1621 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Mareeba.
According to the 2021 Census, Highbury has a population of 9 with a median age of 53. The median weekly household income is $575, below the QLD average.
Housing in Highbury includes a 8 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Highbury scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Highbury is part of the Outback - North statistical area in Queensland.
Highbury Details
| Postcode | 4892 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 9 |
| Median Age | 53 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $575/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $824/week |
| Average Household Size | 1.2 persons |
| Area | 2167.9 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 8 |
| Australian Citizens | 33.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -16.3054 |
| Longitude | 142.897 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1621 km |
| Region (SA4) | Queensland - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Outback - North |
| Local Government | Mareeba |
| Federal Electorate | Leichhardt |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 3 (33.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65+ years | 3 (33.3%) |
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 4 (44.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Suburbs Near Highbury
Same Postcode (4892)
More Highbury 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.