Shaw 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 Shaw Compares
Shaw vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Shaw | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,016 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $322 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 28 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% -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.
Shaw is a locality 1115 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4818. It falls within the Townsville region. The local government area is Townsville.
According to the 2021 Census, Shaw has a population of 760 with a median age of 28. The median weekly household income is $2,016, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 48 (6.3% of residents).
Housing in Shaw includes a median weekly rent of $322, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 294 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 51.2% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Shaw scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in Shaw include St Benedict's Catholic School and Mary Help of Christians Catholic College.
Shaw is part of the Townsville statistical area in Queensland.
Shaw Details
| Postcode | 4818 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 760 |
| Median Age | 28 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,016/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,119/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $322 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 7.4 km² |
| Population Density | 103/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 294 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 48 (6.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -19.2826122 |
| Longitude | 146.7047069 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1115 km |
| Region (SA4) | Townsville |
| Area (SA3) | Townsville |
| Local Government | Townsville |
| Federal Electorate | Herbert |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 182 (23.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 110 (14.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 289 (38.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 120 (15.8%) |
| 65+ years | 54 (7.1%) |
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)
| Asthma | 59 (7.8%) |
| Arthritis | 46 (6.1%) |
| Diabetes | 20 (2.6%) |
| Cancer | 12 (1.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 11 (1.4%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 5 (1.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 100 (34.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 141 (48.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 48 (16.3%) |
Schools in Shaw
Suburbs Near Shaw
Same Postcode (4818)
More Shaw 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.