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Queensland · Postcode 4655
Susan River postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 233 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Susan River 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 Susan River ranks: household income is in the top 25% of QLD suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Susan River vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Susan River | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,094 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $200 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,972 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 44 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Susan River is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4655. It lies roughly 233 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Fraser Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Susan River has a population of 115 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $2,094, above the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 10 (8.7% of residents).
Housing in Susan River includes a median weekly rent of $200, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,972, with 37 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 84.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Susan River scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Susan River is part of the Maryborough statistical area in Queensland.
Susan River details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4655 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 115 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,094/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $791/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,972 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 53.7 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 37 |
| Australian Citizens | 94.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 10 (8.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -25.38787 |
| Longitude | 152.7624195 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 233 km |
| Region (SA4) | Wide Bay |
| Area (SA3) | Maryborough |
| Local Government | Fraser Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Hinkler |
| State Electorate | Maryborough |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 24 (20.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 11 (9.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 20 (17.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 40 (34.8%) |
| 65+ years | 15 (13.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 10 (8.7%) |
| Asthma | 9 (7.8%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (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 | 6 (20.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 11 (36.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 13 (43.3%) |
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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.