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Springsure 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 Springsure Compares
Springsure vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Springsure | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,716 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $200 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,200 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 42 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% -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.
Springsure is a very remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4722. It lies roughly 619 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Central Highlands (Qld).
According to the 2021 Census, Springsure has a population of 950 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $1,716, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 38 (4.0% of residents).
Housing in Springsure includes a median weekly rent of $200, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,200, with 354 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 63.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Springsure scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Schools in Springsure include Springsure State School and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School.
Springsure is part of the Central Highlands (Qld) statistical area in Queensland.
Springsure Details
| Postcode | 4722 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 950 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,716/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $949/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,200 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 141.2 km² |
| Population Density | 7/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 354 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 38 (4.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -24.1146294 |
| Longitude | 148.0873686 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 619 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central Queensland |
| Area (SA3) | Central Highlands (Qld) |
| Local Government | Central Highlands (Qld) |
| Federal Electorate | Flynn |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 174 (18.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 89 (9.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 228 (24.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 246 (25.9%) |
| 65+ years | 198 (20.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 99 (10.4%) |
| Asthma | 92 (9.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 45 (4.7%) |
| Diabetes | 44 (4.6%) |
| Cancer | 29 (3.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 13 (1.4%) |
| Dementia | 10 (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 | 14 (4.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 109 (31.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 122 (34.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 106 (30.2%) |
Schools in Springsure
Suburbs Near Springsure
Same Postcode (4722)
More Springsure 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.