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Queensland · Postcode 4702
Jambin postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 450 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Jambin 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
Jambin vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Jambin | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,542 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $158 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,135 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 43 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +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.
Jambin is a very remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4702. It lies roughly 450 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Banana.
According to the 2021 Census, Jambin has a population of 207 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,542, below the QLD average.
Housing in Jambin includes a median weekly rent of $158, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,135, with 81 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 83.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Jambin scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Jambin is part of the Biloela statistical area in Queensland.
Jambin details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4702 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 207 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,542/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $762/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $158 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,135 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 205.0 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 81 |
| Australian Citizens | 97.6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -24.198629 |
| Longitude | 150.372192 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 450 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central Queensland |
| Area (SA3) | Biloela |
| Local Government | Banana |
| Federal Electorate | Flynn |
| State Electorate | Rockhampton |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 48 (23.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 23 (11.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 39 (18.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 68 (32.9%) |
| 65+ years | 31 (15.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 17 (8.2%) |
| Asthma | 16 (7.7%) |
| Arthritis | 10 (4.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 10 (4.8%) |
| Cancer | 3 (1.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 4 (5.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 9 (12.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 24 (33.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 35 (48.6%) |
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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.