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Maria Creeks 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 Maria Creeks Compares
Maria Creeks vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Maria Creeks | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,339 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $275 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 46 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈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.
Maria Creeks is a locality 1292 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4855. It falls within the Cairns region. The local government area is Cassowary Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Maria Creeks has a population of 143 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $1,339, below the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 6 (4.2% of residents).
Housing in Maria Creeks includes a median weekly rent of $275, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 46 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 84.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Maria Creeks scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Maria Creeks is served by The Rainforest School.
Maria Creeks is part of the Innisfail - Cassowary Coast statistical area in Queensland.
Maria Creeks Details
| Postcode | 4855 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 143 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,339/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $725/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $275 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 19.4 km² |
| Population Density | 7/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 46 |
| Australian Citizens | 77.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 6 (4.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -17.8026807 |
| Longitude | 146.0267401 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1292 km |
| Region (SA4) | Cairns |
| Area (SA3) | Innisfail - Cassowary Coast |
| Local Government | Cassowary Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Kennedy |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 24 (16.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 13 (9.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 35 (24.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 54 (37.8%) |
| 65+ years | 21 (14.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 5 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 19 (13.3%) |
| Asthma | 8 (5.6%) |
| Cancer | 5 (3.5%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (2.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (2.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (2.1%) |
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 | 15 (34.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 18 (41.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 10 (23.3%) |
Schools in Maria Creeks
Suburbs Near Maria Creeks
Same Postcode (4855)
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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.