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Queensland · Postcode 4719
Lonesome Creek postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 407 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Lonesome Creek 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 Lonesome Creek ranks: SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Lonesome Creek vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Lonesome Creek | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,781 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $200 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,518 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 38 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +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.
Lonesome Creek is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4719. It lies roughly 407 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Banana.
According to the 2021 Census, Lonesome Creek has a population of 173 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,781, close to the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 12 (6.9% of residents).
Housing in Lonesome Creek includes a median weekly rent of $200, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,518, with 54 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 70.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Lonesome Creek scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Lonesome Creek is part of the Biloela statistical area in Queensland.
Lonesome Creek details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4719 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 173 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,781/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $921/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,518 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 241.5 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 54 |
| Australian Citizens | 82.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 12 (6.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -24.9335622 |
| Longitude | 150.0769043 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 407 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central Queensland |
| Area (SA3) | Biloela |
| Local Government | Banana |
| Federal Electorate | Flynn |
| State Electorate | Callide |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 35 (20.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 20 (11.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 60 (34.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 42 (24.3%) |
| 65+ years | 26 (15.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 16 (9.2%) |
| Asthma | 13 (7.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 9 (5.2%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (1.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 7 (12.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 19 (33.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 31 (54.4%) |
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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.