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Queensland · Postcode 4310
Mount Alford postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 78 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Mount Alford 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
Mount Alford vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Mount Alford | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,275 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $280 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,517 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 54 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% -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.
Mount Alford is a locality 78 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4310. It falls within the Ipswich region. The local government area is Scenic Rim.
According to the 2021 Census, Mount Alford has a population of 294 with a median age of 54. The median weekly household income is $1,275, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 6 (2.0% of residents).
Housing in Mount Alford includes a median weekly rent of $280, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517, with 122 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 84.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Mount Alford scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Mount Alford is served by Mount Alford State School.
Mount Alford is part of the Ipswich Hinterland statistical area in Queensland.
Mount Alford details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4310 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 294 |
| Median Age | 54 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,275/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $725/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $280 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 40.1 km² |
| Population Density | 7/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 122 |
| Australian Citizens | 95.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 6 (2.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -28.0680769 |
| Longitude | 152.6047064 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 78 km |
| Region (SA4) | Ipswich |
| Area (SA3) | Ipswich Hinterland |
| Local Government | Scenic Rim |
| Federal Electorate | Wright |
| State Electorate | Scenic Rim |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 46 (15.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 16 (5.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 44 (15.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 113 (38.4%) |
| 65+ years | 78 (26.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 46 (15.6%) |
| Asthma | 22 (7.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 21 (7.1%) |
| Diabetes | 17 (5.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 16 (5.4%) |
| Cancer | 13 (4.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 5 (4.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 29 (23.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 49 (39.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 40 (32.5%) |
Schools in Mount Alford
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Mount Alford. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Mount Alford
Same Postcode (4310)
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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.