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Queensland · Postcode 4496
South Talwood postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 384 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
South Talwood at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where South Talwood ranks: household income is in the top 25% of QLD suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
South Talwood vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | South Talwood | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,958 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $350 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Median age | 35 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ≈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.
South Talwood is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4496. It lies roughly 384 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Goondiwindi.
According to the 2021 Census, South Talwood has a population of 101 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $1,958, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.
Housing in South Talwood includes a median weekly rent of $350, 24 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 66.7% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, South Talwood scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
South Talwood is part of the Darling Downs (West) - Maranoa statistical area in Queensland.
South Talwood details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4496 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 101 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,958/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,174/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Average Household Size | 3.3 persons |
| Area | 793.5 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 24 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -28.6078302 |
| Longitude | 149.3292129 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 384 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darling Downs - Maranoa |
| Area (SA3) | Darling Downs (West) - Maranoa |
| Local Government | Goondiwindi |
| Federal Electorate | Maranoa |
| State Electorate | Southern Downs |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 27 (26.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 10 (9.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 37 (36.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 16 (15.8%) |
| 65+ years | 8 (7.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 6 (5.9%) |
| Asthma | 5 (5.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (4.0%) |
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 | 7 (20.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 17 (50.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 10 (29.4%) |
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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.