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Horse Camp Postcode
Queensland
Located in Queensland, Horse Camp is a locality approximately 290 kilometres from Brisbane. The postcode for Horse Camp is 4671, and residents use the 07 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Horse Camp has a population of 486 (249 males, 238 females). The median age is 56 years.
The median weekly household income in Horse Camp is $774, with a median personal income of $427 per week.
The median weekly rent is $250 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $719.
In terms of birthplace, 92% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (10), United States (6), and Indonesia (5).
82.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 1.0% speak another language.
The employment rate in Horse Camp shows 112 people employed (51 full-time, 38 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 15.2%.
The most common occupations are labourers (7), clerical & admin (5), and technicians & trades (4).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Horse Camp has an IRSAD score of 771 placing it in decile 1 (most disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Horse Camp covers an area of 38.8 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 13 persons per km².
Statistically, Horse Camp sits within the Burnett area, part of the broader Wide Bay region. It falls under the North Burnett local government area.
The federal electorate for Horse Camp is Hinkler (Provincial).
Horse Camp Details
| Postcode | 4671 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 486 |
| Median Age | 56 years |
| Median Household Income | $774/week |
| Median Personal Income | $427/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $719 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 38.8 km² |
| Population Density | 13/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 196 |
| Completed Year 12 | 21.6% |
| Australian Citizens | 83.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 26 (5.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 15.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (most disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -25.0712 |
| Longitude | 151.8819 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 290 km |
| Region (SA4) | Wide Bay |
| Area (SA3) | Burnett |
| Local Government | North Burnett |
| Federal Electorate | Hinkler |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 59 (12.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 29 (6.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 60 (12.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 189 (38.9%) |
| 65+ years | 152 (31.3%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 79 (16.2%) |
| Arthritis | 53 (10.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 32 (6.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 27 (5.5%) |
| Diabetes | 24 (4.9%) |
| Asthma | 15 (3.1%) |
| Cancer | 14 (2.9%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.8%) |
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 | 75 (40.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 73 (39.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 38 (20.4%) |