Queensland · Postcode 4494
Tarawera postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 332 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Tarawera 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.
Detailed comparison table
Tarawera vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Tarawera | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,375 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $100 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Median age | 34 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +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.
Tarawera is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4494. It lies roughly 332 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Goondiwindi.
According to the 2021 Census, Tarawera has a population of 69 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $1,375, below the QLD average.
Housing in Tarawera includes a median weekly rent of $100, 14 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 53.3% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Tarawera scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Tarawera is part of the Darling Downs (West) - Maranoa statistical area in Queensland.
Tarawera details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4494 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 69 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,375/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $779/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $100 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 517.9 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 14 |
| Australian Citizens | 58.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -28.0970954 |
| Longitude | 149.7205466 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 332 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darling Downs - Maranoa |
| Area (SA3) | Darling Downs (West) - Maranoa |
| Local Government | Goondiwindi |
| Federal Electorate | Maranoa |
| State Electorate | Southern Downs |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 9 (13.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 7 (10.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 24 (34.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 21 (30.4%) |
| 65+ years | 5 (7.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 5 (7.2%) |
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 | 4 (50.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 4 (50.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
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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.