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Queensland · Postcode 4705
Lotus Creek postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 675 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Lotus 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 Lotus Creek ranks: rents sit in the cheapest 10% in QLD.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Lotus Creek vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Lotus Creek | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,800 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Median age | 33 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +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.
Lotus Creek is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4705. It lies roughly 675 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Isaac.
According to the 2021 Census, Lotus Creek has a population of 113 with a median age of 33. The median weekly household income is $1,800, close to the QLD average.
Housing in Lotus Creek includes a 31 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 69.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Lotus Creek scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Lotus Creek is part of the Bowen Basin - North statistical area in Queensland.
Lotus Creek details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4705 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 113 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,800/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,174/week |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 2542.4 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 31 |
| Australian Citizens | 76.1% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -22.4974642 |
| Longitude | 149.1758589 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 675 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday |
| Area (SA3) | Bowen Basin - North |
| Local Government | Isaac |
| Federal Electorate | Capricornia |
| State Electorate | Mirani |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 32 (28.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 11 (9.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 24 (21.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 37 (32.7%) |
| 65+ years | 4 (3.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 9 (8.0%) |
| Cancer | 5 (4.4%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (3.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 4 (3.5%) |
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 | 11 (35.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 10 (32.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 10 (32.3%) |
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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.