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Queensland · Postcode 4503
Kurwongbah postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 27 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Kurwongbah 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 Kurwongbah ranks: household income is in the top 25% of QLD suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Kurwongbah vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Kurwongbah | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,254 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $365 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,037 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 42 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% -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.
Postcode 4503 covers Kurwongbah, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 27 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Moreton Bay - South region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Moreton Bay.
According to the 2021 Census, Kurwongbah has a population of 1,552 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $2,254, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 25 (1.6% of residents).
Housing in Kurwongbah includes a median weekly rent of $365, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,037, with 453 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 87.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Kurwongbah scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Kurwongbah is part of the Strathpine statistical area in Queensland.
Kurwongbah details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4503 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 1,552 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,254/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $774/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $365 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,037 |
| Average Household Size | 3.2 persons |
| Area | 44.2 km² |
| Population Density | 35/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 453 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 25 (1.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -27.2308 |
| Longitude | 152.969 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 27 km |
| Region (SA4) | Moreton Bay - South |
| Area (SA3) | Strathpine |
| Local Government | Moreton Bay |
| Federal Electorate | Dickson |
| State Electorate | Pine Rivers |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 302 (19.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 201 (13.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 312 (20.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 432 (27.8%) |
| 65+ years | 297 (19.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 144 (9.3%) |
| Asthma | 141 (9.1%) |
| Diabetes | 81 (5.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 70 (4.5%) |
| Cancer | 56 (3.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 30 (1.9%) |
| Dementia | 9 (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 | 8 (1.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 72 (16.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 161 (35.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 207 (46.2%) |
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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.