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Queensland · Postcode 4211
Mount Nathan postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 60 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Mount Nathan 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.
Where Mount Nathan ranks: household income is in the top 10% of QLD suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in QLD; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Mount Nathan vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Mount Nathan | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,465 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $600 +QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,435 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 40 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% -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 Nathan is a locality 60 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4211. It falls within the Gold Coast region. The local government area is Gold Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Mount Nathan has a population of 1,375 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $2,465, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 28 (2.0% of residents).
Housing in Mount Nathan includes a median weekly rent of $600, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,435, with 416 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 92.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Mount Nathan scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Mount Nathan is served by Silkwood School.
Mount Nathan is part of the Nerang statistical area in Queensland.
Mount Nathan details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4211 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 1,375 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,465/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $943/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $600 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,435 |
| Average Household Size | 3.2 persons |
| Area | 14.6 km² |
| Population Density | 94/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 416 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 28 (2.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -27.963 |
| Longitude | 153.274 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 60 km |
| Region (SA4) | Gold Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Nerang |
| Local Government | Gold Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Moncrieff |
| State Electorate | Theodore |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 329 (23.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 131 (9.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 326 (23.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 398 (28.9%) |
| 65+ years | 191 (13.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 105 (7.6%) |
| Asthma | 102 (7.4%) |
| Cancer | 51 (3.7%) |
| Diabetes | 47 (3.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 47 (3.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 26 (1.9%) |
| Dementia | 4 (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 | 5 (1.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 46 (11.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 171 (42.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 185 (45.5%) |
Schools in Mount Nathan
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Mount Nathan. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Mount Nathan
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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.