Kalka Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Kalka Compares
Kalka vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Kalka | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,337 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $100 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Median age | 26 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 29.2% +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.
Kalka (4701) is a coastal town in regional Queensland. It lies around 519 km from Brisbane by road. The locality is part of the Rockhampton statistical area. It is administered by Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara.
According to the 2021 Census, Kalka has a population of 112 with a median age of 26. The median weekly household income is $1,337, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 29.2%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 107 (95.5% of residents).
Housing in Kalka includes a median weekly rent of $100, 17 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 100.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Kalka scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Kalka is part of the Rockhampton statistical area in Queensland.
Kalka Details
| Postcode | 4701 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 112 |
| Median Age | 26 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,337/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $263/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $100 |
| Average Household Size | 5.6 persons |
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Population Density | 43/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 17 |
| Australian Citizens | 94.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 107 (95.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 29.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -23.3737 |
| Longitude | 150.538 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 519 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central Queensland |
| Area (SA3) | Rockhampton |
| Local Government | Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara |
| Federal Electorate | Capricornia |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 36 (32.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 21 (18.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 36 (32.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 16 (14.3%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 11 (9.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 4 (3.6%) |
| Asthma | 3 (2.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (33.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 6 (66.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
Suburbs Near Kalka
Same Postcode (4701)
More Kalka Data
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.