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Queensland · Postcode 4823
Julia Creek postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 1372 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Julia Creek 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
Julia Creek vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Julia Creek | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,586 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $129 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $625 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 37 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% -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.
Julia Creek is a very remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4823. It lies roughly 1372 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by McKinlay.
According to the 2021 Census, Julia Creek has a population of 549 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $1,586, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 30 (5.5% of residents).
Housing in Julia Creek includes a median weekly rent of $129, median monthly mortgage repayment of $625, with 186 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 67.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Julia Creek scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Julia Creek is served by Julia Creek State School.
Julia Creek is part of the Outback - South statistical area in Queensland.
Julia Creek details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4823 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 549 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,586/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $963/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $129 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $625 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 6184.3 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 186 |
| Australian Citizens | 82.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 30 (5.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -20.6561047 |
| Longitude | 141.7436397 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1372 km |
| Region (SA4) | Queensland - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Outback - South |
| Local Government | McKinlay |
| Federal Electorate | Kennedy |
| State Electorate | Traeger |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 111 (20.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 61 (11.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 153 (27.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 151 (27.5%) |
| 65+ years | 66 (12.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 44 (8.0%) |
| Asthma | 43 (7.8%) |
| Diabetes | 18 (3.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 13 (2.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 11 (2.0%) |
| Cancer | 9 (1.6%) |
| Dementia | 6 (1.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 8 (4.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 67 (39.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 56 (33.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 38 (22.5%) |
Schools in Julia Creek
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Julia Creek. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Julia Creek
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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.