Meldale 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 Meldale Compares
Meldale vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Meldale | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,125 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $350 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,158 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 55 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 10.1% +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.
Meldale is a locality 49 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4510. It falls within the Moreton Bay - North region. The local government area is Moreton Bay.
According to the 2021 Census, Meldale has a population of 230 with a median age of 55. The median weekly household income is $1,125, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 10.1%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 9 (3.9% of residents).
Housing in Meldale includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,158, with 92 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 85.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Meldale scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Meldale is part of the Narangba - Burpengary statistical area in Queensland.
Meldale Details
| Postcode | 4510 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 230 |
| Median Age | 55 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,125/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $550/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,158 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 5.6 km² |
| Population Density | 41/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 92 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 9 (3.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -27.033 |
| Longitude | 153.072 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 49 km |
| Region (SA4) | Moreton Bay - North |
| Area (SA3) | Narangba - Burpengary |
| Local Government | Moreton Bay |
| Federal Electorate | Longman |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 28 (12.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 13 (5.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 45 (19.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 80 (34.8%) |
| 65+ years | 74 (32.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 30 (13.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 22 (9.6%) |
| Diabetes | 19 (8.3%) |
| Asthma | 18 (7.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 8 (3.5%) |
| Cancer | 6 (2.6%) |
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 | 22 (28.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 27 (34.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 29 (37.2%) |
Suburbs Near Meldale
Same Postcode (4510)
More Meldale 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.