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Queensland · Postcode 4347
Mount Whitestone postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 88 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Mount Whitestone 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 Whitestone vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Mount Whitestone | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,437 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $250 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 50 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% -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 Whitestone is a locality 88 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4347. It falls within the Toowoomba region. The local government area is Lockyer Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Mount Whitestone has a population of 129 with a median age of 50. The median weekly household income is $1,437, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, lower than the QLD average.
Housing in Mount Whitestone includes a median weekly rent of $250, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 58 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 78.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Mount Whitestone scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Mount Whitestone is served by Mount Whitestone State School.
Mount Whitestone is part of the Toowoomba statistical area in Queensland.
Mount Whitestone details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4347 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 129 |
| Median Age | 50 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,437/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $662/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 50.5 km² |
| Population Density | 3/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 58 |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -27.6654131 |
| Longitude | 152.1609424 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 88 km |
| Region (SA4) | Toowoomba |
| Area (SA3) | Toowoomba |
| Local Government | Lockyer Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Wright |
| State Electorate | Lockyer |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 28 (21.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 11 (8.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 25 (19.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 33 (25.6%) |
| 65+ years | 27 (20.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 23 (17.8%) |
| Asthma | 11 (8.5%) |
| Diabetes | 10 (7.8%) |
| Cancer | 9 (7.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 7 (5.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (4.7%) |
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 | 15 (26.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 22 (39.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 19 (33.9%) |
Schools in Mount Whitestone
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Mount Whitestone. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Mount Whitestone
Same Postcode (4347)
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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.