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Scarborough 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 Scarborough Compares
Scarborough vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Scarborough | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,336 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $350 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,907 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 53 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ≈QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
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.
Postcode 4020 covers Scarborough, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 31 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Moreton Bay - North region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Moreton Bay.
According to the 2021 Census, Scarborough has a population of 9,178 with a median age of 53. The median weekly household income is $1,336, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. The Indigenous population is 239 (2.6% of residents).
Housing in Scarborough includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,907, with 4,022 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 68.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Scarborough scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Schools in Scarborough include Southern Cross Catholic College, Scarborough State School and Australian Trade College North Brisbane.
Scarborough is part of the Redcliffe statistical area in Queensland.
Scarborough Details
| Postcode | 4020 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 9,178 |
| Median Age | 53 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,336/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $712/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,907 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 3.5 km² |
| Population Density | 2638/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,022 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 239 (2.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -27.2047 |
| Longitude | 153.1102 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 31 km |
| Region (SA4) | Moreton Bay - North |
| Area (SA3) | Redcliffe |
| Local Government | Moreton Bay |
| Federal Electorate | Petrie |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,186 (12.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 826 (9.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,481 (16.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,877 (31.3%) |
| 65+ years | 2,805 (30.6%) |
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 | 1,340 (14.6%) |
| Asthma | 818 (8.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 710 (7.7%) |
| Diabetes | 514 (5.6%) |
| Cancer | 480 (5.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 330 (3.6%) |
| Dementia | 100 (1.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 308 (7.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,741 (44.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,333 (33.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 567 (14.4%) |
Schools in Scarborough
Suburbs Near Scarborough
Same Postcode (4020)
More Scarborough 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.