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Queensland · Postcode 4871
Kowanyama postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 1770 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Kowanyama 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 Kowanyama ranks: SEIFA decile 1 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Kowanyama vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Kowanyama | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,132 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $115 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Median age | 29 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 40.6% +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.
Kowanyama is a very remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4871. It lies roughly 1770 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Kowanyama.
According to the 2021 Census, Kowanyama has a population of 1,079 with a median age of 29. The median weekly household income is $1,132, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 40.6%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 937 (86.8% of residents).
Housing in Kowanyama includes a median weekly rent of $115, 247 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 94.2% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Kowanyama scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Kowanyama is served by Kowanyama State School.
Kowanyama is part of the Outback - North statistical area in Queensland.
Kowanyama details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4871 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 1,079 |
| Median Age | 29 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,132/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $341/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $115 |
| Average Household Size | 3.7 persons |
| Area | 2555.3 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 247 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 937 (86.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 40.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -15.4739675 |
| Longitude | 141.7452166 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1770 km |
| Region (SA4) | Queensland - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Outback - North |
| Local Government | Kowanyama |
| Federal Electorate | Kennedy |
| State Electorate | Traeger |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 280 (25.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 187 (17.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 287 (26.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 254 (23.5%) |
| 65+ years | 61 (5.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 117 (10.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 78 (7.2%) |
| Asthma | 14 (1.3%) |
| Arthritis | 13 (1.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 7 (0.6%) |
| Cancer | 6 (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 | 109 (46.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 77 (32.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 32 (13.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 16 (6.8%) |
Schools in Kowanyama
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Kowanyama. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Kowanyama
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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.