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Mount Surprise Postcode
Queensland
Located in Queensland, Mount Surprise is a locality approximately 1358 kilometres from Brisbane. The postcode for Mount Surprise is 4871, and residents use the 07 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Mount Surprise has a population of 138 (64 males, 73 females). The median age is 48 years.
The median weekly household income in Mount Surprise is $875, with a median personal income of $591 per week.
The median weekly rent is $150 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $834.
93% of residents were born in Australia.
84.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 2.2% speak another language.
The employment rate in Mount Surprise shows 54 people employed (32 full-time, 19 part-time).
The most common occupations are managers (4), labourers (3), and professionals (0).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Mount Surprise has an IRSAD score of 946 placing it in decile 3 (disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Mount Surprise covers an area of 3613.1 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 0 persons per km².
Statistically, Mount Surprise sits within the Outback - North area, part of the broader Queensland - Outback region. It falls under the Carpentaria local government area.
The federal electorate for Mount Surprise is Leichhardt (Rural).
Mount Surprise Details
| Postcode | 4871 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 138 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income | $875/week |
| Median Personal Income | $591/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $150 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $834 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 3613.1 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 56 |
| Completed Year 12 | 24.6% |
| Australian Citizens | 76.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 16 (11.6%) |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -18.2174 |
| Longitude | 144.3571 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1358 km |
| Region (SA4) | Queensland - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Outback - North |
| Local Government | Carpentaria |
| Federal Electorate | Leichhardt |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 25 (18.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 4 (2.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 28 (20.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 34 (24.6%) |
| 65+ years | 32 (23.2%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 12 (8.8%) |
| Arthritis | 9 (6.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 8 (5.8%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (2.2%) |
| Cancer | 3 (2.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (6.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 25 (52.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 9 (18.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 11 (22.9%) |