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Peachester Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Peachester Compares
Peachester vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Peachester | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,721 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $325 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,930 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 46 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.8% +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.
Peachester is a locality 70 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4519. It falls within the Sunshine Coast region. The local government area is Sunshine Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Peachester has a population of 1,460 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $1,721, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 40 (2.7% of residents).
Housing in Peachester includes a median weekly rent of $325, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,930, with 492 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 88.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Peachester scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Peachester is served by Peachester State School.
Peachester is part of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland statistical area in Queensland.
Peachester Details
| Postcode | 4519 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 1,460 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,721/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $667/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $325 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,930 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 46.0 km² |
| Population Density | 32/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 492 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 40 (2.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -26.85 |
| Longitude | 152.883333 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 70 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sunshine Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Sunshine Coast Hinterland |
| Local Government | Sunshine Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Fisher |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 243 (16.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 163 (11.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 300 (20.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 461 (31.6%) |
| 65+ years | 290 (19.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 153 (10.5%) |
| Asthma | 110 (7.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 64 (4.4%) |
| Cancer | 62 (4.2%) |
| Diabetes | 57 (3.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 32 (2.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 4 (0.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 87 (17.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 196 (39.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 205 (41.7%) |
Schools in Peachester
Suburbs Near Peachester
Same Postcode (4519)
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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.