Oakey 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 Oakey Compares
Oakey vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Oakey | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,213 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $265 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,238 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 40 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -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.
Oakey is a locality 129 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4401. It falls within the Darling Downs - Maranoa region. The local government area is Toowoomba.
According to the 2021 Census, Oakey has a population of 4,756 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,213, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 592 (12.4% of residents).
Housing in Oakey includes a median weekly rent of $265, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,238, with 1,715 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 63.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Oakey scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Oakey include Oakey State High School, Oakey State School and St Monica's School.
Oakey is part of the Darling Downs - East statistical area in Queensland.
Oakey Details
| Postcode | 4401 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 4,756 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,213/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $651/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $265 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,238 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 126.8 km² |
| Population Density | 38/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,715 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 592 (12.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -27.4441771 |
| Longitude | 151.722869 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 129 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darling Downs - Maranoa |
| Area (SA3) | Darling Downs - East |
| Local Government | Toowoomba |
| Federal Electorate | Groom |
Age Profile
Show counts
| 0–14 years | 958 (20.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 629 (13.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,050 (22.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,192 (25.1%) |
| 65+ years | 921 (19.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 588 (12.4%) |
| Asthma | 584 (12.3%) |
| Diabetes | 348 (7.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 287 (6.0%) |
| Cancer | 192 (4.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 141 (3.0%) |
| Dementia | 65 (1.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 84 (5.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 626 (37.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 604 (36.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 365 (21.7%) |
Schools in Oakey
Suburbs Near Oakey
Same Postcode (4401)
More Oakey Data
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.