Thangool Postcode
Queensland
Located in Queensland, Thangool is a locality approximately 412 kilometres from Brisbane. The postcode for Thangool is 4716, and residents use the 07 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Thangool has a population of 685 (351 males, 332 females). The median age is 43 years.
The median weekly household income in Thangool is $1,611, with a median personal income of $772 per week.
The median weekly rent is $200 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,408.
In terms of birthplace, 98% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (6), Other countries (5), and Philippines (3).
93.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 1.5% speak another language.
The employment rate in Thangool shows 359 people employed (227 full-time, 103 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
The most common occupations are technicians & trades (32), professionals (22), and managers (18).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Thangool has an IRSAD score of 936 placing it in decile 3 (disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Thangool covers an area of 698.3 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1 persons per km².
Statistically, Thangool sits within the Gladstone - Biloela area, part of the broader Fitzroy region. It falls under the Banana local government area.
The federal electorate for Thangool is Flynn (Rural).
Thangool shares the 4716 postcode with Lawgi Dawes.
Thangool Details
| Postcode | 4716 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 685 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,611/week |
| Median Personal Income | $772/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,408 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 698.3 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 267 |
| Completed Year 12 | 30.1% |
| Australian Citizens | 94.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 21 (3.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -24.4872 |
| Longitude | 150.5747 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 412 km |
| Region (SA4) | Fitzroy |
| Area (SA3) | Gladstone - Biloela |
| Local Government | Banana |
| Federal Electorate | Flynn |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 138 (20.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 64 (9.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 161 (23.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 189 (27.6%) |
| 65+ years | 145 (21.2%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 50 (7.3%) |
| Arthritis | 34 (5.0%) |
| Asthma | 32 (4.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 21 (3.1%) |
| Diabetes | 20 (2.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 19 (2.8%) |
| Cancer | 6 (0.9%) |
| Dementia | 3 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 4 (1.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 62 (23.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 100 (37.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 100 (37.6%) |