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Queensland · Postcode 4880
Paddys Green postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 1405 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Paddys Green 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
Paddys Green vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Paddys Green | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,571 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $225 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,504 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 38 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% -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.
Paddys Green is a locality 1405 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4880. It falls within the Queensland - Outback region. The local government area is Mareeba.
According to the 2021 Census, Paddys Green has a population of 405 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,571, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 26 (6.4% of residents).
Housing in Paddys Green includes a median weekly rent of $225, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,504, with 125 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 78.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Paddys Green scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Paddys Green is part of the Far North statistical area in Queensland.
Paddys Green details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4880 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 405 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,571/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $739/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $225 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,504 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 217.3 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 125 |
| Australian Citizens | 81.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 26 (6.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -17.0118775 |
| Longitude | 145.3482245 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1405 km |
| Region (SA4) | Queensland - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Far North |
| Local Government | Mareeba |
| Federal Electorate | Kennedy |
| State Electorate | Hill |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 81 (20.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 49 (12.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 104 (25.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 110 (27.2%) |
| 65+ years | 61 (15.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 22 (5.4%) |
| Asthma | 22 (5.4%) |
| Diabetes | 13 (3.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 8 (2.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 7 (1.7%) |
| Cancer | 4 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (2.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 29 (23.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 49 (39.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 44 (35.2%) |
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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.