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Queensland · Postcode 4630
Moonford postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 360 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Moonford 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
Moonford vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Moonford | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,625 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $190 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 38 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% -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.
Moonford is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4630. It lies roughly 360 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by North Burnett.
According to the 2021 Census, Moonford has a population of 162 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,625, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 3 (1.9% of residents).
Housing in Moonford includes a median weekly rent of $190, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 46 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 89.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Moonford scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Moonford is part of the Burnett statistical area in Queensland.
Moonford details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4630 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 162 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,625/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $675/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $190 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 220.1 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 46 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (1.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -24.7806992 |
| Longitude | 151.0111144 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 360 km |
| Region (SA4) | Wide Bay |
| Area (SA3) | Burnett |
| Local Government | North Burnett |
| Federal Electorate | Flynn |
| State Electorate | Callide |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 44 (27.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 11 (6.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 40 (24.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 41 (25.3%) |
| 65+ years | 30 (18.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 12 (7.4%) |
| Asthma | 10 (6.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 5 (3.1%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (2.5%) |
| Cancer | 4 (2.5%) |
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 | 4 (7.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 23 (44.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 25 (48.1%) |
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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.