Queensland · Postcode 4892
Lizard postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 1620 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Lizard 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 Lizard ranks: household income sits in the bottom 10% of QLD suburbs; rents sit in the cheapest 10% in QLD.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Lizard vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Lizard | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Lizard is a very remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4892. It lies roughly 1620 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Cook.
According to the 2021 Census, Lizard has a population of 65 with a median age of 31.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Lizard scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Lizard is part of the Outback - North statistical area in Queensland.
Lizard details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4892 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 65 |
| Median Age | 31 years |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,091/week |
| Area | 12.0 km² |
| Population Density | 5/km² |
| Australian Citizens | 60.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -14.7468 |
| Longitude | 145.394 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1620 km |
| Region (SA4) | Queensland - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Outback - North |
| Local Government | Cook |
| Federal Electorate | Leichhardt |
| State Electorate | Traeger |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 5 (7.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 39 (60.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 13 (20.0%) |
| 65+ years | 4 (6.2%) |
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 3 (4.6%) |
| Cancer | 3 (4.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
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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.