Queensland · Postcode 4422
Meandarra postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 310 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Meandarra 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.
Detailed comparison table
Meandarra vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Meandarra | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,224 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $120 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 52 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% -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.
Meandarra is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4422. It lies roughly 310 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Western Downs.
According to the 2021 Census, Meandarra has a population of 244 with a median age of 52. The median weekly household income is $1,224, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 12 (4.9% of residents).
Housing in Meandarra includes a median weekly rent of $120, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 89 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 79.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Meandarra scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Meandarra is served by Meandarra State School.
Meandarra is part of the Darling Downs (West) - Maranoa statistical area in Queensland.
Meandarra details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4422 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 244 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,224/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $697/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $120 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 805.4 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 89 |
| Australian Citizens | 79.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 12 (4.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -27.3045262 |
| Longitude | 149.8869041 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 310 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darling Downs - Maranoa |
| Area (SA3) | Darling Downs (West) - Maranoa |
| Local Government | Western Downs |
| Federal Electorate | Maranoa |
| State Electorate | Warrego |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 29 (11.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 26 (10.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 44 (18.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 90 (36.9%) |
| 65+ years | 66 (27.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 32 (13.1%) |
| Asthma | 26 (10.7%) |
| Diabetes | 17 (7.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 13 (5.3%) |
| Cancer | 12 (4.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 7 (2.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 5 (5.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 26 (27.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 33 (34.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 32 (33.3%) |
Schools in Meandarra
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Meandarra. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Meandarra
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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.