St Ruth Postcode
Queensland
Located in Queensland, St Ruth is a locality approximately 174 kilometres from Brisbane. The postcode for St Ruth is 4405, and residents use the 07 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, St Ruth has a population of 165 (82 males, 79 females). The median age is 30 years.
The median weekly household income in St Ruth is $1,812, with a median personal income of $838 per week.
The median weekly rent is $220 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $509.
96% of residents were born in Australia.
The employment rate in St Ruth shows 79 people employed (57 full-time, 19 part-time).
The most common occupations are managers (18), clerical & admin (8), and professionals (5).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), St Ruth has an IRSAD score of 1023 placing it in decile 8 (highly advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
St Ruth covers an area of 218.8 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1 persons per km².
Statistically, St Ruth sits within the Burnett area, part of the broader Wide Bay region. It falls under the Western Downs local government area.
The federal electorate for St Ruth is Maranoa (Rural).
St Ruth Details
| Postcode | 4405 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 165 |
| Median Age | 30 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,812/week |
| Median Personal Income | $838/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $220 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $509 |
| Average Household Size | 3.2 persons |
| Area | 218.8 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 43 |
| Completed Year 12 | 30.9% |
| Australian Citizens | 82.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (highly advantaged) |
| Latitude | -27.3130 |
| Longitude | 151.2736 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 174 km |
| Region (SA4) | Wide Bay |
| Area (SA3) | Burnett |
| Local Government | Western Downs |
| Federal Electorate | Maranoa |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 52 (31.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 23 (13.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 39 (23.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 35 (21.2%) |
| 65+ years | 17 (10.3%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 15 (9.3%) |
| Arthritis | 6 (3.7%) |
| Asthma | 6 (3.7%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (2.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (1.9%) |
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 | 6 (12.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 20 (40.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 23 (46.9%) |