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Kingaroy 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 Kingaroy Compares
Kingaroy vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Kingaroy | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,244 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $260 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,200 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 38 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% -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.
Kingaroy is a locality 157 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4610. It falls within the Wide Bay region. The local government area is South Burnett.
According to the 2021 Census, Kingaroy has a population of 10,266 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,244, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 656 (6.4% of residents).
Housing in Kingaroy includes a median weekly rent of $260, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,200, with 3,900 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 61.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Kingaroy scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
There are 5 schools in the Kingaroy area, including Kingaroy State High School, St John's Lutheran School, Taabinga State School and others.
Kingaroy is part of the Burnett statistical area in Queensland.
Kingaroy Details
| Postcode | 4610 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 10,266 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,244/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $663/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $260 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,200 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 68.4 km² |
| Population Density | 150/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,900 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 656 (6.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -26.5309478 |
| Longitude | 151.8399968 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 157 km |
| Region (SA4) | Wide Bay |
| Area (SA3) | Burnett |
| Local Government | South Burnett |
| Federal Electorate | Maranoa |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,050 (20.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,293 (12.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,506 (24.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,251 (21.9%) |
| 65+ years | 2,157 (21.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,259 (12.3%) |
| Asthma | 1,052 (10.2%) |
| Diabetes | 607 (5.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 521 (5.1%) |
| Cancer | 360 (3.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 245 (2.4%) |
| Dementia | 105 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 276 (7.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,488 (39.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,328 (34.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 713 (18.7%) |
Schools in Kingaroy
Suburbs Near Kingaroy
Same Postcode (4610)
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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.