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Queensland · Postcode 4470
Riversleigh postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 650 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Riversleigh 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 Riversleigh ranks: household income is in the top 25% of QLD suburbs; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Riversleigh vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Riversleigh | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,250 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Mortgage/month | $4,333 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 57 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +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.
Riversleigh is a very remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4470. It lies roughly 650 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Murweh.
According to the 2021 Census, Riversleigh has a population of 6 with a median age of 57. The median weekly household income is $2,250, above the QLD average.
Housing in Riversleigh includes a median monthly mortgage repayment of $4,333, 6 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Riversleigh scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Riversleigh is part of the Outback - South statistical area in Queensland.
Riversleigh details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4470 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 6 |
| Median Age | 57 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,250/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $575/week |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $4,333 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 2523.7 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 6 |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -26.8506908 |
| Longitude | 146.4922971 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 650 km |
| Region (SA4) | Queensland - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Outback - South |
| Local Government | Murweh |
| Federal Electorate | Maranoa |
| State Electorate | Warrego |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 5 (83.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 3 (50.0%) |
| 65+ years | 3 (50.0%) |
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 3 (50.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
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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.