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Maryborough 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 Maryborough Compares
Maryborough vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Maryborough | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $926 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $250 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,008 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 49 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 12.2% +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.
Maryborough is a locality 219 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4650. It falls within the Wide Bay region. The local government area is Fraser Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Maryborough has a population of 15,287 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $926, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 12.2%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 968 (6.3% of residents).
Housing in Maryborough includes a median weekly rent of $250, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,008, with 6,399 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 64.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Maryborough scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
There are 10 schools in the Maryborough area, including Riverside Christian College, Maryborough State High School, Aldridge State High School and others.
Maryborough is part of the Maryborough statistical area in Queensland.
Maryborough Details
| Postcode | 4650 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 15,287 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $926/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $496/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,008 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 26.5 km² |
| Population Density | 578/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 6,399 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 968 (6.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -25.5232627 |
| Longitude | 152.6970636 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 219 km |
| Region (SA4) | Wide Bay |
| Area (SA3) | Maryborough |
| Local Government | Fraser Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Wide Bay |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,360 (15.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,711 (11.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,872 (18.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 3,996 (26.1%) |
| 65+ years | 4,342 (28.4%) |
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)
| Arthritis | 2,643 (17.3%) |
| Asthma | 1,872 (12.2%) |
| Diabetes | 1,231 (8.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 1,167 (7.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 780 (5.1%) |
| Cancer | 749 (4.9%) |
| Dementia | 262 (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 | 748 (12.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,744 (44.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,828 (29.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 894 (14.4%) |
Schools in Maryborough
Suburbs Near Maryborough
Same Postcode (4650)
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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.