Queensland · Postcode 4363
Southbrook postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 131 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Southbrook 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.
Detailed comparison table
Southbrook vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Southbrook | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,398 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $255 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 42 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ≈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.
Southbrook is a locality 131 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4363. It falls within the Darling Downs - Maranoa region. The local government area is Toowoomba.
According to the 2021 Census, Southbrook has a population of 626 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $1,398, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. The Indigenous population is 40 (6.4% of residents).
Housing in Southbrook includes a median weekly rent of $255, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 199 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 77.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Southbrook scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Southbrook is served by Southbrook Central State School.
Southbrook is part of the Darling Downs - East statistical area in Queensland.
Southbrook details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4363 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 626 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,398/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $696/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $255 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 65.8 km² |
| Population Density | 10/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 199 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 40 (6.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -27.6834647 |
| Longitude | 151.7155622 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 131 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darling Downs - Maranoa |
| Area (SA3) | Darling Downs - East |
| Local Government | Toowoomba |
| Federal Electorate | Groom |
| State Electorate | Condamine |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 132 (21.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 75 (12.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 116 (18.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 188 (30.0%) |
| 65+ years | 106 (16.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 66 (10.5%) |
| Asthma | 53 (8.5%) |
| Diabetes | 33 (5.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 29 (4.6%) |
| Cancer | 20 (3.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 16 (2.6%) |
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 | 38 (20.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 73 (38.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 77 (41.0%) |
Schools in Southbrook
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Southbrook. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Southbrook
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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.