Idalia Postcode
Queensland
Located in Queensland, Idalia is a locality approximately 1107 kilometres from Brisbane. The postcode for Idalia is 4811, and residents use the 07 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Idalia has a population of 4,563 (2,290 males, 2,277 females). The median age is 32 years.
The median weekly household income in Idalia is $2,524, with a median personal income of $1,240 per week.
The median weekly rent is $400 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,920.
In terms of birthplace, 89% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are India (117), New Zealand (89), and South Korea (77).
82.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 12.9% speak another language.
The employment rate in Idalia shows 2,692 people employed (1,853 full-time, 705 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 2.6%.
The most common occupations are professionals (725), managers (291), and community & personal service (243).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Idalia has an IRSAD score of 1081 placing it in decile 10 (most advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Idalia covers an area of 3.4 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1346 persons per km².
Statistically, Idalia sits within the Townsville area, part of the broader Townsville region. It falls under the Townsville local government area.
The federal electorate for Idalia is Kennedy (Rural).
Idalia Details
| Postcode | 4811 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 4,563 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,524/week |
| Median Personal Income | $1,240/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,920 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 3.4 km² |
| Population Density | 1346/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,604 |
| Completed Year 12 | 54.3% |
| Australian Citizens | 88.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 139 (3.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (most advantaged) |
| Latitude | -19.3000 |
| Longitude | 146.8167 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1107 km |
| Region (SA4) | Townsville |
| Area (SA3) | Townsville |
| Local Government | Townsville |
| Federal Electorate | Kennedy |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 940 (20.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 745 (16.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,468 (32.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 991 (21.7%) |
| 65+ years | 418 (9.2%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 358 (7.8%) |
| Asthma | 139 (3.0%) |
| Arthritis | 116 (2.5%) |
| Diabetes | 69 (1.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 67 (1.5%) |
| Cancer | 36 (0.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 36 (0.8%) |
| Dementia | 22 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 14 (0.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 487 (30.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 777 (48.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 320 (20.0%) |