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Kureelpa 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 Kureelpa Compares
Kureelpa vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Kureelpa | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,784 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $478 +QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,950 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 50 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% -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.
Kureelpa is a locality 97 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4560. It falls within the Sunshine Coast region. The local government area is Sunshine Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Kureelpa has a population of 968 with a median age of 50. The median weekly household income is $1,784, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 20 (2.1% of residents).
Housing in Kureelpa includes a median weekly rent of $478, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,950, with 329 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 89.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Kureelpa scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Kureelpa is served by Blackall Range Independent School.
Kureelpa is part of the Nambour statistical area in Queensland.
Kureelpa Details
| Postcode | 4560 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 968 |
| Median Age | 50 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,784/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $717/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $478 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 19.0 km² |
| Population Density | 51/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 329 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 20 (2.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -26.6072093 |
| Longitude | 152.9029404 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 97 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sunshine Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Nambour |
| Local Government | Sunshine Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Fairfax |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 159 (16.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 106 (11.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 165 (17.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 325 (33.6%) |
| 65+ years | 214 (22.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 105 (10.8%) |
| Asthma | 74 (7.6%) |
| Cancer | 43 (4.4%) |
| Diabetes | 40 (4.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 37 (3.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 20 (2.1%) |
| Dementia | 9 (0.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (0.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 55 (16.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 146 (44.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 122 (37.4%) |
Schools in Kureelpa
Suburbs Near Kureelpa
Same Postcode (4560)
More Kureelpa 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.