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King Scrub 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 King Scrub Compares
King Scrub vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | King Scrub | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,895 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $360 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,241 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 40 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
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.
King Scrub is a locality 39 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4521. It falls within the Moreton Bay - South region. The local government area is Moreton Bay.
According to the 2021 Census, King Scrub has a population of 363 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $2,895, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 17 (4.7% of residents).
Housing in King Scrub includes a median weekly rent of $360, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,241, with 101 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 90.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, King Scrub scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
King Scrub is part of the The Hills District statistical area in Queensland.
King Scrub Details
| Postcode | 4521 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 363 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,895/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $922/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $360 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,241 |
| Average Household Size | 3.3 persons |
| Area | 14.3 km² |
| Population Density | 25/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 101 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 17 (4.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -27.171944 |
| Longitude | 152.825556 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 39 km |
| Region (SA4) | Moreton Bay - South |
| Area (SA3) | The Hills District |
| Local Government | Moreton Bay |
| Federal Electorate | Dickson |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 84 (23.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 51 (14.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 67 (18.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 118 (32.5%) |
| 65+ years | 36 (9.9%) |
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 | 26 (7.2%) |
| Arthritis | 19 (5.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 16 (4.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 9 (2.5%) |
| Cancer | 9 (2.5%) |
| Diabetes | 5 (1.4%) |
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 | 12 (11.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 42 (39.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 52 (49.1%) |
Suburbs Near King Scrub
Same Postcode (4521)
More King Scrub 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.