Leyburn 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 Leyburn Compares
Leyburn vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Leyburn | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $947 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $250 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,248 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 53 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% -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.
Leyburn is a locality 155 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4365. It falls within the Darling Downs - Maranoa region. The local government area is Southern Downs.
According to the 2021 Census, Leyburn has a population of 566 with a median age of 53. The median weekly household income is $947, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 42 (7.4% of residents).
Housing in Leyburn includes a median weekly rent of $250, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,248, with 217 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 85.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Leyburn scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Leyburn is served by Leyburn State School.
Leyburn is part of the Granite Belt statistical area in Queensland.
Leyburn Details
| Postcode | 4365 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 566 |
| Median Age | 53 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $947/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $466/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,248 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 254.1 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 217 |
| Australian Citizens | 83.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 42 (7.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -28.0364199 |
| Longitude | 151.5836897 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 155 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darling Downs - Maranoa |
| Area (SA3) | Granite Belt |
| Local Government | Southern Downs |
| Federal Electorate | Maranoa |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 73 (12.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 57 (10.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 91 (16.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 193 (34.1%) |
| 65+ years | 149 (26.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 94 (16.6%) |
| Asthma | 64 (11.3%) |
| Diabetes | 52 (9.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 46 (8.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 32 (5.7%) |
| Cancer | 24 (4.2%) |
| Dementia | 5 (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 (1.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 59 (29.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 84 (41.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 57 (28.1%) |
Schools in Leyburn
Suburbs Near Leyburn
More Leyburn 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.