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The Range 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 The Range Compares
The Range vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | The Range | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,034 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $320 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,517 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 38 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% -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 Range is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4700. It lies roughly 519 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Rockhampton.
According to the 2021 Census, The Range has a population of 5,231 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $2,034, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 243 (4.6% of residents).
Housing in The Range includes a median weekly rent of $320, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517, with 1,721 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 72.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, The Range scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
The Range is part of the Rockhampton statistical area in Queensland.
The Range Details
| Postcode | 4700 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 5,231 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,034/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $842/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $320 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 3.7 km² |
| Population Density | 1422/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,721 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 243 (4.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -23.4 |
| Longitude | 150.5 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 519 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central Queensland |
| Area (SA3) | Rockhampton |
| Local Government | Rockhampton |
| Federal Electorate | Capricornia |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,004 (19.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 879 (16.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,079 (20.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,251 (23.9%) |
| 65+ years | 1,022 (19.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 543 (10.4%) |
| Asthma | 446 (8.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 291 (5.6%) |
| Diabetes | 203 (3.9%) |
| Cancer | 174 (3.3%) |
| Dementia | 160 (3.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 125 (2.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 82 (4.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 618 (36.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 676 (39.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 332 (19.4%) |
Suburbs Near The Range
Same Postcode (4700)
More The Range Data
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.