Queensland · Postcode 4721
Kilcummin postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 796 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Kilcummin 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.
Where Kilcummin ranks: household income is in the top 25% of QLD suburbs; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Kilcummin vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Kilcummin | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,028 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $150 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Median age | 32 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +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.
Kilcummin is a very remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4721. It lies roughly 796 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Isaac.
According to the 2021 Census, Kilcummin has a population of 228 with a median age of 32. The median weekly household income is $2,028, above the QLD average.
Housing in Kilcummin includes a median weekly rent of $150, 65 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 79.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Kilcummin scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Kilcummin is served by Kilcummin State School.
Kilcummin is part of the Bowen Basin - North statistical area in Queensland.
Kilcummin details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4721 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 228 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,028/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,081/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $150 |
| Average Household Size | 3.3 persons |
| Area | 2236.0 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 65 |
| Australian Citizens | 81.6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -22.3287456 |
| Longitude | 147.5226075 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 796 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday |
| Area (SA3) | Bowen Basin - North |
| Local Government | Isaac |
| Federal Electorate | Capricornia |
| State Electorate | Gregory |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 63 (27.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 27 (11.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 83 (36.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 44 (19.3%) |
| 65+ years | 18 (7.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 19 (8.3%) |
| Arthritis | 12 (5.3%) |
| Diabetes | 6 (2.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 6 (2.6%) |
| Cancer | 6 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (1.3%) |
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 | 7 (10.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 26 (40.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 31 (48.4%) |
Schools in Kilcummin
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Kilcummin. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Kilcummin
Same Postcode (4721)
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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.