Mcdowall 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 Mcdowall Compares
Mcdowall vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Mcdowall | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,486 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $470 +QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 38 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
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.
Postcode 4053 covers Mcdowall, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 10 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Moreton Bay - South region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Brisbane.
According to the 2021 Census, Mcdowall has a population of 7,612 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $2,486, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 117 (1.5% of residents).
Housing in Mcdowall includes a median weekly rent of $470, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 2,636 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 77.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Mcdowall scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Mcdowall is served by McDowall State School.
Mcdowall is part of the The Hills District statistical area in Queensland.
Mcdowall Details
| Postcode | 4053 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 7,612 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,486/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,059/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $470 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 4.3 km² |
| Population Density | 1773/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,636 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 117 (1.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -27.386944 |
| Longitude | 152.99 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 10 km |
| Region (SA4) | Moreton Bay - South |
| Area (SA3) | The Hills District |
| Local Government | Brisbane |
| Federal Electorate | Lilley |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,569 (20.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 978 (12.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,960 (25.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,976 (26.0%) |
| 65+ years | 1,129 (14.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 603 (7.9%) |
| Arthritis | 570 (7.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 283 (3.7%) |
| Diabetes | 274 (3.6%) |
| Cancer | 240 (3.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 82 (1.1%) |
| Dementia | 29 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 41 (1.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 711 (27.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,258 (48.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 602 (23.0%) |
Schools in Mcdowall
Suburbs Near Mcdowall
Same Postcode (4053)
More Mcdowall Data
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.