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Shannonvale Postcode
Queensland
Located in Queensland, Shannonvale is a locality approximately 1451 kilometres from Brisbane. The postcode for Shannonvale is 4873, and residents use the 07 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Shannonvale has a population of 194 (102 males, 93 females). The median age is 48 years.
The median weekly household income in Shannonvale is $1,944, with a median personal income of $820 per week.
The median weekly rent is $210 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,950.
In terms of birthplace, 88% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (9), Germany (8), and Other countries (5).
91.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.1% speak another language.
The employment rate in Shannonvale shows 122 people employed (63 full-time, 51 part-time).
The most common occupations are technicians & trades (14), community & personal service (12), and professionals (9).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Shannonvale has an IRSAD score of 988 placing it in decile 6 (above average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Shannonvale covers an area of 84.7 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 2 persons per km².
Statistically, Shannonvale sits within the Port Douglas - Daintree area, part of the broader Cairns region. It falls under the Douglas local government area.
The federal electorate for Shannonvale is Leichhardt (Rural).
Shannonvale Details
| Postcode | 4873 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 194 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,944/week |
| Median Personal Income | $820/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $210 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 84.7 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 68 |
| Completed Year 12 | 43.3% |
| Australian Citizens | 94.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 6 (3.1%) |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -16.5027 |
| Longitude | 145.3795 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1451 km |
| Region (SA4) | Cairns |
| Area (SA3) | Port Douglas - Daintree |
| Local Government | Douglas |
| Federal Electorate | Leichhardt |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 26 (13.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 23 (11.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 35 (18.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 77 (39.7%) |
| 65+ years | 28 (14.4%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 9 (4.6%) |
| Cancer | 8 (4.1%) |
| Mental Health | 7 (3.6%) |
| Arthritis | 4 (2.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (2.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 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 | 12 (18.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 33 (51.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 19 (29.7%) |