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Queensland · Postcode 4309
Obum Obum postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 62 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Obum Obum 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.
Where Obum Obum ranks: household income is in the top 25% of QLD suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Obum Obum vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Obum Obum | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,049 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $360 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,517 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 52 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ≈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.
Obum Obum is a locality 62 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4309. It falls within the Ipswich region. The local government area is Scenic Rim.
According to the 2021 Census, Obum Obum has a population of 129 with a median age of 52. The median weekly household income is $2,049, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.5%.
Housing in Obum Obum includes a median weekly rent of $360, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517, with 49 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 93.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Obum Obum scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Obum Obum is part of the Ipswich Hinterland statistical area in Queensland.
Obum Obum details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4309 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 129 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,049/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $682/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $360 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 11.0 km² |
| Population Density | 12/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 49 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.8% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -27.9216709 |
| Longitude | 152.6559808 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 62 km |
| Region (SA4) | Ipswich |
| Area (SA3) | Ipswich Hinterland |
| Local Government | Scenic Rim |
| Federal Electorate | Wright |
| State Electorate | Scenic Rim |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 16 (12.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 17 (13.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 15 (11.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 42 (32.6%) |
| 65+ years | 39 (30.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 14 (10.9%) |
| Asthma | 11 (8.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 9 (7.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (4.7%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (3.1%) |
| Cancer | 3 (2.3%) |
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 | 14 (26.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 20 (37.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 19 (35.8%) |
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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.