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North Talwood 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 Talwood Compares
North Talwood vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | North Talwood | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $875 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $170 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $532 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 45 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ≈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 Talwood is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4496. It lies roughly 367 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Goondiwindi.
According to the 2021 Census, North Talwood has a population of 113 with a median age of 45. The median weekly household income is $875, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. The Indigenous population is 3 (2.7% of residents).
Housing in North Talwood includes a median weekly rent of $170, median monthly mortgage repayment of $532, with 49 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 86.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, North Talwood scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
North Talwood is served by Talwood State School.
North Talwood is part of the Darling Downs (West) - Maranoa statistical area in Queensland.
North Talwood Details
| Postcode | 4496 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 113 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $875/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $671/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $170 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $532 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 926.0 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 49 |
| Australian Citizens | 78.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (2.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -28.4866454 |
| Longitude | 149.4700493 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 367 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darling Downs - Maranoa |
| Area (SA3) | Darling Downs (West) - Maranoa |
| Local Government | Goondiwindi |
| Federal Electorate | Maranoa |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 20 (17.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 11 (9.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 23 (20.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 28 (24.8%) |
| 65+ years | 28 (24.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 11 (9.7%) |
| Asthma | 11 (9.7%) |
| Diabetes | 5 (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 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 11 (29.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 16 (43.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 10 (27.0%) |
Schools in North Talwood
Suburbs Near North Talwood
Same Postcode (4496)
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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.