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Ropeley 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 Ropeley Compares
Ropeley vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Ropeley | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,481 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $280 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,872 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 45 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% -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.
Ropeley is a locality 77 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4343. It falls within the Toowoomba region. The local government area is Lockyer Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Ropeley has a population of 206 with a median age of 45. The median weekly household income is $1,481, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 15 (7.3% of residents).
Housing in Ropeley includes a median weekly rent of $280, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,872, with 73 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 86.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Ropeley scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Ropeley is part of the Toowoomba statistical area in Queensland.
Ropeley Details
| Postcode | 4343 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 206 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,481/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $627/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $280 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,872 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 27.2 km² |
| Population Density | 8/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 73 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 15 (7.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -27.6548153 |
| Longitude | 152.2685271 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 77 km |
| Region (SA4) | Toowoomba |
| Area (SA3) | Toowoomba |
| Local Government | Lockyer Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Wright |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 35 (17.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 23 (11.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 47 (22.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 75 (36.4%) |
| 65+ years | 33 (16.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 37 (18.0%) |
| Asthma | 14 (6.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 13 (6.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 11 (5.3%) |
| Diabetes | 8 (3.9%) |
| Cancer | 3 (1.5%) |
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 | 16 (20.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 23 (29.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 38 (49.4%) |
Suburbs Near Ropeley
Same Postcode (4343)
More Ropeley Data
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.