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Millstream 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 Millstream Compares
Millstream vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Millstream | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $792 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $253 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,083 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 52 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 11.8% +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.
Millstream is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4888. It lies roughly 1341 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Tablelands.
According to the 2021 Census, Millstream has a population of 981 with a median age of 52. The median weekly household income is $792, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 11.8%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 80 (8.2% of residents).
Housing in Millstream includes a median weekly rent of $253, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,083, with 409 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 89.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Millstream scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Millstream is part of the Tablelands (East) - Kuranda statistical area in Queensland.
Millstream Details
| Postcode | 4888 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 981 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $792/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $462/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $253 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,083 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 195.4 km² |
| Population Density | 5/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 409 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 80 (8.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -17.6558579 |
| Longitude | 145.4212304 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1341 km |
| Region (SA4) | Cairns |
| Area (SA3) | Tablelands (East) - Kuranda |
| Local Government | Tablelands |
| Federal Electorate | Kennedy |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 140 (14.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 86 (8.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 161 (16.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 346 (35.3%) |
| 65+ years | 252 (25.7%) |
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 | 106 (10.8%) |
| Asthma | 85 (8.7%) |
| Diabetes | 65 (6.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 51 (5.2%) |
| Cancer | 45 (4.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 42 (4.3%) |
| Dementia | 3 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 4 (1.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 137 (34.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 153 (38.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 103 (25.9%) |
Suburbs Near Millstream
Same Postcode (4888)
More Millstream 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.