Queensland · Postcode 4722
Orion postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 585 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Orion 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
Orion vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Orion | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,224 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Median age | 32 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +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.
Orion is a very remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4722. It lies roughly 585 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Central Highlands (Qld).
According to the 2021 Census, Orion has a population of 87 with a median age of 32. The median weekly household income is $1,224, below the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 3 (3.4% of residents).
Housing in Orion includes a median weekly rent of $300, 29 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 75.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Orion scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Orion is served by Orion State School.
Orion is part of the Central Highlands (Qld) statistical area in Queensland.
Orion details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4722 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 87 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,224/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $619/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Average Household Size | 3.1 persons |
| Area | 766.8 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 29 |
| Australian Citizens | 81.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (3.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -24.2314099 |
| Longitude | 148.4110103 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 585 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central Queensland |
| Area (SA3) | Central Highlands (Qld) |
| Local Government | Central Highlands (Qld) |
| Federal Electorate | Flynn |
| State Electorate | Gregory |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 27 (31.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 4 (4.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 19 (21.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 28 (32.2%) |
| 65+ years | 11 (12.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 4 (4.6%) |
| Asthma | 3 (3.4%) |
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 | 4 (11.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 13 (38.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 17 (50.0%) |
Schools in Orion
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Orion. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Orion
Same Postcode (4722)
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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.