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Sandy Creek 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 Sandy Creek Compares
Sandy Creek vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Sandy Creek | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,509 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $350 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,650 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 50 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% -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.
Sandy Creek is a locality 75 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4515. It falls within the Moreton Bay - North region. The local government area is Somerset.
According to the 2021 Census, Sandy Creek has a population of 593 with a median age of 50. The median weekly household income is $1,509, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 14 (2.4% of residents).
Housing in Sandy Creek includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,650, with 211 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 92.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Sandy Creek scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Sandy Creek is part of the Caboolture Hinterland statistical area in Queensland.
Sandy Creek Details
| Postcode | 4515 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 593 |
| Median Age | 50 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,509/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $721/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,650 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 107.6 km² |
| Population Density | 6/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 211 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 14 (2.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -26.9000114 |
| Longitude | 152.6258503 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 75 km |
| Region (SA4) | Moreton Bay - North |
| Area (SA3) | Caboolture Hinterland |
| Local Government | Somerset |
| Federal Electorate | Blair |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 91 (15.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 52 (8.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 112 (18.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 214 (36.1%) |
| 65+ years | 127 (21.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 78 (13.2%) |
| Asthma | 49 (8.3%) |
| Diabetes | 29 (4.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 23 (3.9%) |
| Cancer | 18 (3.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 10 (1.7%) |
| Dementia | 3 (0.5%) |
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 | 45 (22.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 81 (39.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 79 (38.5%) |
Suburbs Near Sandy Creek
Same Postcode (4515)
More Sandy Creek 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.