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Queensland · Postcode 4560
Highworth postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 96 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Highworth 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.
Where Highworth ranks: SEIFA decile 2 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Highworth vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Highworth | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,674 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $400 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 40 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% -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.
Highworth is a locality 96 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4560. It falls within the Sunshine Coast region. The local government area is Sunshine Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Highworth has a population of 348 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,674, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 21 (6.0% of residents).
Housing in Highworth includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 129 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 85.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Highworth scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Highworth is part of the Nambour statistical area in Queensland.
Highworth details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4560 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 348 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,674/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $731/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 0.5 km² |
| Population Density | 745/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 129 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 21 (6.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -26.615 |
| Longitude | 152.926111 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 96 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sunshine Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Nambour |
| Local Government | Sunshine Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Fairfax |
| State Electorate | Ninderry |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 66 (19.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 38 (10.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 91 (26.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 82 (23.6%) |
| 65+ years | 80 (23.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 36 (10.3%) |
| Asthma | 35 (10.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 13 (3.7%) |
| Diabetes | 12 (3.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 12 (3.4%) |
| Cancer | 10 (2.9%) |
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 | 43 (36.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 50 (42.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 26 (21.8%) |
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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.