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Queensland · Postcode 4824
Three Rivers postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 1558 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Three Rivers 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
Three Rivers vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Three Rivers | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,656 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Mortgage/month | $650 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 33 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 11.1% +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.
Three Rivers is a very remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4824. It lies roughly 1558 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Cloncurry.
According to the 2021 Census, Three Rivers has a population of 93 with a median age of 33. The median weekly household income is $1,656, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 11.1%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 10 (10.8% of residents).
Housing in Three Rivers includes a median monthly mortgage repayment of $650, 20 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 76.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Three Rivers scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Three Rivers is part of the Outback - North statistical area in Queensland.
Three Rivers details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4824 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 93 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,656/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $817/week |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $650 |
| Average Household Size | 3.2 persons |
| Area | 8879.5 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 20 |
| Australian Citizens | 69.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 10 (10.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -20.029789 |
| Longitude | 140.0379329 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1558 km |
| Region (SA4) | Queensland - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Outback - North |
| Local Government | Cloncurry |
| Federal Electorate | Kennedy |
| State Electorate | Traeger |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 25 (26.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 10 (10.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 23 (24.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 19 (20.4%) |
| 65+ years | 7 (7.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 9 (9.7%) |
| Asthma | 7 (7.5%) |
| Cancer | 3 (3.2%) |
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 | 5 (45.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3 (27.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 3 (27.3%) |
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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.