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Queensland · Postcode 4406
Jimbour East postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 244 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Jimbour East 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
Jimbour East vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Jimbour East | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,375 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $220 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,661 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 36 | 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.
Jimbour East is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4406. It lies roughly 244 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Western Downs.
According to the 2021 Census, Jimbour East has a population of 197 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $1,375, below the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 14 (7.1% of residents).
Housing in Jimbour East includes a median weekly rent of $220, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,661, with 64 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 73.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Jimbour East scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Jimbour East is served by Jimbour State School.
Jimbour East is part of the Darling Downs - East statistical area in Queensland.
Jimbour East details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4406 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 197 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,375/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $696/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $220 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,661 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 289.7 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 64 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 14 (7.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -27.9220272 |
| Longitude | 150.6047121 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 244 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darling Downs - Maranoa |
| Area (SA3) | Darling Downs - East |
| Local Government | Western Downs |
| Federal Electorate | Maranoa |
| State Electorate | Warrego |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 48 (24.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 19 (9.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 45 (22.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 54 (27.4%) |
| 65+ years | 31 (15.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 26 (13.2%) |
| Arthritis | 16 (8.1%) |
| Diabetes | 9 (4.6%) |
| Cancer | 9 (4.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 6 (3.0%) |
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 | 11 (17.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 23 (36.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 29 (46.0%) |
Schools in Jimbour East
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Jimbour East. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Jimbour East
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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.