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Queensland · Postcode 4574
Obi Obi postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 94 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Obi Obi 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
Obi Obi vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Obi Obi | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,437 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $253 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 49 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Obi Obi is a locality 94 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4574. It falls within the Wide Bay region. The local government area is Sunshine Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Obi Obi has a population of 208 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $1,437, below the QLD average.
Housing in Obi Obi includes a median weekly rent of $253, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 74 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 89.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Obi Obi scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Obi Obi is part of the Gympie - Cooloola statistical area in Queensland.
Obi Obi details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4574 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 208 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,437/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $713/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $253 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 34.3 km² |
| Population Density | 6/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 74 |
| Australian Citizens | 95.7% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -26.65 |
| Longitude | 152.8 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 94 km |
| Region (SA4) | Wide Bay |
| Area (SA3) | Gympie - Cooloola |
| Local Government | Sunshine Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Fairfax |
| State Electorate | Nicklin |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 34 (16.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 21 (10.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 36 (17.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 80 (38.5%) |
| 65+ years | 46 (22.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 23 (11.1%) |
| Arthritis | 20 (9.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 12 (5.8%) |
| Cancer | 9 (4.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 7 (3.4%) |
| Diabetes | 6 (2.9%) |
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 | 18 (24.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 37 (49.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 20 (26.7%) |
Suburbs Near Obi Obi
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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.