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Lockhart River 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 Lockhart River Compares
Lockhart River vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Lockhart River | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,066 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $125 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Median age | 27 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 33.5% +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.
Lockhart River is a very remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4892. It lies roughly 1918 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Lockhart River.
According to the 2021 Census, Lockhart River has a population of 640 with a median age of 27. The median weekly household income is $1,066, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 33.5%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 502 (78.4% of residents).
Housing in Lockhart River includes a median weekly rent of $125, 155 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 87.2% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Lockhart River scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Lockhart River is served by Lockhart State School.
Lockhart River is part of the Outback - North statistical area in Queensland.
Lockhart River Details
| Postcode | 4892 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 640 |
| Median Age | 27 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,066/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $420/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $125 |
| Average Household Size | 3.4 persons |
| Area | 3571.4 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 155 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 502 (78.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 33.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -12.7845 |
| Longitude | 143.343 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1918 km |
| Region (SA4) | Queensland - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Outback - North |
| Local Government | Lockhart River |
| Federal Electorate | Leichhardt |
Age Profile
Show counts
| 0–14 years | 169 (26.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 114 (17.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 169 (26.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 134 (20.9%) |
| 65+ years | 49 (7.7%) |
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)
| Diabetes | 34 (5.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 15 (2.3%) |
| Asthma | 10 (1.6%) |
| Cancer | 6 (0.9%) |
| Arthritis | 5 (0.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 55 (39.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 56 (40.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 21 (15.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 8 (5.7%) |
Schools in Lockhart River
Suburbs Near Lockhart River
Same Postcode (4892)
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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.