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Horton 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 Horton Compares
Horton vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Horton | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $959 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $255 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,087 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 48 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ≈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.
Horton is a locality 258 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 Bundaberg.
According to the 2021 Census, Horton has a population of 205 with a median age of 48. The median weekly household income is $959, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. The Indigenous population is 17 (8.3% of residents).
Housing in Horton includes a median weekly rent of $255, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,087, with 73 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 84.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Horton scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Horton is part of the Maryborough statistical area in Queensland.
Horton Details
| Postcode | 4660 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 205 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $959/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $488/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $255 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,087 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 14.9 km² |
| Population Density | 14/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 73 |
| Australian Citizens | 83.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 17 (8.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -25.2373398 |
| Longitude | 152.320582 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 258 km |
| Region (SA4) | Wide Bay |
| Area (SA3) | Maryborough |
| Local Government | Bundaberg |
| Federal Electorate | Hinkler |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 44 (21.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 17 (8.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 41 (20.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 53 (25.9%) |
| 65+ years | 54 (26.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 26 (12.7%) |
| Diabetes | 17 (8.3%) |
| Asthma | 11 (5.4%) |
| Cancer | 11 (5.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 10 (4.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 8 (3.9%) |
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 | 27 (37.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 29 (40.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 16 (22.2%) |
Suburbs Near Horton
Same Postcode (4660)
More Horton 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.