- Home
- Queensland
- Sunshine Coast
- Nambour
- Kiels Mountain
Kiels Mountain 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 Kiels Mountain Compares
Kiels Mountain vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Kiels Mountain | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,163 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $445 +QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 43 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% -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.
Kiels Mountain is a locality 90 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4559. It falls within the Sunshine Coast region. The local government area is Sunshine Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Kiels Mountain has a population of 714 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $2,163, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 14 (2.0% of residents).
Housing in Kiels Mountain includes a median weekly rent of $445, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 238 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 90.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Kiels Mountain scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Kiels Mountain is part of the Nambour statistical area in Queensland.
Kiels Mountain Details
| Postcode | 4559 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 714 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,163/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $769/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $445 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 4.6 km² |
| Population Density | 154/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 238 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 14 (2.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -26.657222 |
| Longitude | 153.006667 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 90 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sunshine Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Nambour |
| Local Government | Sunshine Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Fairfax |
Age Profile
Show counts
| 0–14 years | 143 (20.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 63 (8.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 161 (22.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 191 (26.8%) |
| 65+ years | 155 (21.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 59 (8.3%) |
| Arthritis | 56 (7.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 29 (4.1%) |
| Cancer | 21 (2.9%) |
| Diabetes | 20 (2.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 14 (2.0%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (1.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 47 (20.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 87 (37.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 95 (40.9%) |
Suburbs Near Kiels Mountain
Same Postcode (4559)
More Kiels Mountain 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.