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Riverleigh Postcode
Queensland
Located in Queensland, Riverleigh is a locality approximately 273 kilometres from Brisbane. The postcode for Riverleigh is 4626, and residents use the 07 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Riverleigh has a population of 95 (51 males, 45 females). The median age is 46 years.
The median weekly household income in Riverleigh is $1,218, with a median personal income of $672 per week.
The median weekly rent is $170 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,681.
94% of residents were born in Australia.
88.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.2% speak another language.
The employment rate in Riverleigh shows 60 people employed (32 full-time, 22 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 6.2%.
The most common occupations are managers (8), labourers (4), and professionals (3).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Riverleigh has an IRSAD score of 971 placing it in decile 5 (average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Riverleigh covers an area of 60.7 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 2 persons per km².
Statistically, Riverleigh sits within the Burnett area, part of the broader Wide Bay region. It falls under the North Burnett local government area.
The federal electorate for Riverleigh is Maranoa (Rural).
Riverleigh Details
| Postcode | 4626 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 95 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,218/week |
| Median Personal Income | $672/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $170 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,681 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 60.7 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 33 |
| Completed Year 12 | 37.9% |
| Australian Citizens | 87.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -25.6080 |
| Longitude | 151.2434 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 273 km |
| Region (SA4) | Wide Bay |
| Area (SA3) | Burnett |
| Local Government | North Burnett |
| Federal Electorate | Maranoa |
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 3 (8.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 15 (40.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 19 (51.4%) |