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Takura 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 Takura Compares
Takura vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Takura | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,864 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $353 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,767 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 43 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ≈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.
Takura is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4655. It lies roughly 242 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Fraser Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Takura has a population of 553 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,864, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. The Indigenous population is 18 (3.3% of residents).
Housing in Takura includes a median weekly rent of $353, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,767, with 173 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 89.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Takura scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Takura is part of the Maryborough statistical area in Queensland.
Takura Details
| Postcode | 4655 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 553 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,864/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $708/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $353 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,767 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 52.1 km² |
| Population Density | 11/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 173 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 18 (3.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -25.3177647 |
| Longitude | 152.6971197 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 242 km |
| Region (SA4) | Wide Bay |
| Area (SA3) | Maryborough |
| Local Government | Fraser Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Hinkler |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 101 (18.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 76 (13.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 102 (18.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 179 (32.4%) |
| 65+ years | 89 (16.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 5 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 65 (11.8%) |
| Asthma | 30 (5.4%) |
| Diabetes | 23 (4.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 21 (3.8%) |
| Cancer | 21 (3.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 19 (3.4%) |
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 | 34 (19.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 67 (39.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 71 (41.3%) |
Suburbs Near Takura
Same Postcode (4655)
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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.