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Queensland · Postcode 4701
The Common postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 519 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
The Common 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
The Common vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | The Common | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,499 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $200 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Median age | 53 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| 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.
The Common (4701) is a coastal town in regional Queensland. It lies around 519 km from Brisbane by road. The locality is part of the Rockhampton statistical area. It is administered by Rockhampton.
According to the 2021 Census, The Common has a population of 4 with a median age of 53. The median weekly household income is $1,499, below the QLD average.
Housing in The Common includes a median weekly rent of $200, 3 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average.
The Common is part of the Rockhampton statistical area in Queensland.
The Common details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4701 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 4 |
| Median Age | 53 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,499/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $724/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $200 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 5.3 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3 |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| Latitude | -23.380833 |
| Longitude | 150.533056 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 519 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central Queensland |
| Area (SA3) | Rockhampton |
| Local Government | Rockhampton |
| Federal Electorate | Capricornia |
| State Electorate | Rockhampton |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65+ years | 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.