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Queensland · Postcode 4287
Palen Creek postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 91 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Palen Creek 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 Palen Creek ranks: SEIFA decile 2 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Palen Creek vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Palen Creek | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,174 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $231 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 41 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -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.
Palen Creek is a locality 91 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4287. It falls within the Logan - Beaudesert region. The local government area is Scenic Rim.
According to the 2021 Census, Palen Creek has a population of 368 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,174, below the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 23 (6.2% of residents).
Housing in Palen Creek includes a median weekly rent of $231, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 58 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 72.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Palen Creek scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Palen Creek is part of the Beaudesert statistical area in Queensland.
Palen Creek details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4287 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 368 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,174/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $575/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $231 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 100.7 km² |
| Population Density | 4/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 58 |
| Australian Citizens | 39.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 23 (6.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -28.2693626 |
| Longitude | 152.8158087 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 91 km |
| Region (SA4) | Logan - Beaudesert |
| Area (SA3) | Beaudesert |
| 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 | 37 (10.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 15 (4.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 163 (44.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 109 (29.6%) |
| 65+ years | 53 (14.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 17 (4.6%) |
| Arthritis | 15 (4.1%) |
| Diabetes | 10 (2.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 8 (2.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (1.6%) |
| Cancer | 5 (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 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 12 (22.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 18 (33.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 24 (44.4%) |
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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.