Queensland · Postcode 4426
Jackson postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 349 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Jackson 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.
Detailed comparison table
Jackson vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Jackson | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,437 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $100 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,151 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 41 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Jackson is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4426. It lies roughly 349 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Maranoa.
According to the 2021 Census, Jackson has a population of 55 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,437, below the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 3 (5.5% of residents).
Housing in Jackson includes a median weekly rent of $100, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,151, with 19 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Jackson scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Jackson is part of the Darling Downs (West) - Maranoa statistical area in Queensland.
Jackson details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4426 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 55 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,437/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $725/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $100 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,151 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 89.7 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 19 |
| Australian Citizens | 76.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (5.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -26.6440948 |
| Longitude | 149.6248521 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 349 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darling Downs - Maranoa |
| Area (SA3) | Darling Downs (West) - Maranoa |
| Local Government | Maranoa |
| Federal Electorate | Maranoa |
| State Electorate | Warrego |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 9 (16.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 7 (12.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 17 (30.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 12 (21.8%) |
| 65+ years | 9 (16.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 4 (7.3%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (5.5%) |
| Asthma | 3 (5.5%) |
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 | 4 (28.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 10 (71.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
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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.