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Queensland · Postcode 4892
Lockhart River postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 1918 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Lockhart River 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 Lockhart River ranks: household income sits in the bottom 25% of QLD suburbs; SEIFA decile 1 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Lockhart River vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| 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
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| 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 |
| State Electorate | Traeger |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 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
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
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Lockhart River. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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.