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Mossman Gorge 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 Mossman Gorge Compares
Mossman Gorge vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Mossman Gorge | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $991 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $180 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,800 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 47 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Mossman Gorge is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4873. It lies roughly 1456 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Douglas.
According to the 2021 Census, Mossman Gorge has a population of 248 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $991, below the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 110 (44.4% of residents).
Housing in Mossman Gorge includes a median weekly rent of $180, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,800, with 81 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 54.7% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Mossman Gorge scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Mossman Gorge is part of the Port Douglas - Daintree statistical area in Queensland.
Mossman Gorge Details
| Postcode | 4873 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 248 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $991/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $439/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $180 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,800 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 6.7 km² |
| Population Density | 37/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 81 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 110 (44.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -16.474417 |
| Longitude | 145.348306 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1456 km |
| Region (SA4) | Cairns |
| Area (SA3) | Port Douglas - Daintree |
| Local Government | Douglas |
| Federal Electorate | Leichhardt |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 42 (16.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 29 (11.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 50 (20.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 78 (31.5%) |
| 65+ years | 53 (21.4%) |
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)
| Diabetes | 35 (14.1%) |
| Arthritis | 32 (12.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 27 (10.9%) |
| Dementia | 16 (6.5%) |
| Cancer | 13 (5.2%) |
| Asthma | 11 (4.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 7 (2.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 15 (21.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 30 (42.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 17 (23.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 9 (12.7%) |
Suburbs Near Mossman Gorge
Same Postcode (4873)
More Mossman Gorge 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.