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Queensland · Postcode 4053
Stafford Heights postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 8 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Stafford Heights 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 Stafford Heights ranks: household income is in the top 25% of QLD suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Stafford Heights vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Stafford Heights | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,159 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $415 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 37 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
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.
Postcode 4053 covers Stafford Heights, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 8 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Moreton Bay - South region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Brisbane.
According to the 2021 Census, Stafford Heights has a population of 6,992 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $2,159, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 189 (2.7% of residents).
Housing in Stafford Heights includes a median weekly rent of $415, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 2,597 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 70.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Stafford Heights scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in Stafford Heights include Stafford Heights State School and Somerset Hills State School.
Stafford Heights is part of the The Hills District statistical area in Queensland.
Stafford Heights details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4053 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 6,992 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,159/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $929/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $415 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 2.9 km² |
| Population Density | 2414/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,597 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 189 (2.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -27.396 |
| Longitude | 153.011 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 8 km |
| Region (SA4) | Moreton Bay - South |
| Area (SA3) | The Hills District |
| Local Government | Brisbane |
| Federal Electorate | Lilley |
| State Electorate | Stafford |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,301 (18.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 810 (11.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,095 (30.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,664 (23.8%) |
| 65+ years | 1,124 (16.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 644 (9.2%) |
| Arthritis | 608 (8.7%) |
| Diabetes | 331 (4.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 299 (4.3%) |
| Cancer | 254 (3.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 131 (1.9%) |
| Dementia | 35 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 146 (5.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 828 (32.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,130 (43.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 481 (18.6%) |
Schools in Stafford Heights
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Stafford Heights. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Stafford Heights
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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.