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North Eton 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 North Eton Compares
North Eton vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | North Eton | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,062 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $265 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,400 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 31 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.8% +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.
North Eton is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4741. It lies roughly 808 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Mackay.
According to the 2021 Census, North Eton has a population of 189 with a median age of 31. The median weekly household income is $2,062, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, higher than the QLD average.
Housing in North Eton includes a median weekly rent of $265, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,400, with 50 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 81.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, North Eton scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
North Eton is served by North Eton State School.
North Eton is part of the Townsville statistical area in Queensland.
North Eton Details
| Postcode | 4741 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 189 |
| Median Age | 31 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,062/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $927/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $265 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,400 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 21.4 km² |
| Population Density | 9/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 50 |
| Australian Citizens | 69.8% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -21.2192579 |
| Longitude | 148.9632648 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 808 km |
| Region (SA4) | Townsville |
| Area (SA3) | Townsville |
| Local Government | Mackay |
| Federal Electorate | Dawson |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 39 (20.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 27 (14.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 62 (32.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 43 (22.8%) |
| 65+ years | 14 (7.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 5 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 14 (7.4%) |
| Arthritis | 4 (2.1%) |
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 | 10 (20.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 20 (40.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 20 (40.0%) |
Schools in North Eton
Suburbs Near North Eton
Same Postcode (4741)
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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.