Thuringowa Central Postcode

Located in Queensland, Thuringowa Central is a locality approximately 1110 kilometres from Brisbane. The postcode for Thuringowa Central is 4817, and residents use the 07 telephone area code.

According to the 2021 Census, Thuringowa Central has a population of 1,953 (975 males, 975 females). The median age is 38 years.

The median weekly household income in Thuringowa Central is $1,769, with a median personal income of $816 per week.

The median weekly rent is $320 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,408.

In terms of birthplace, 93% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (33), Other countries (30), and Philippines (29).

85.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 7.0% speak another language.

The employment rate in Thuringowa Central shows 946 people employed (589 full-time, 306 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 6.0%.

The most common occupations are professionals (120), community & personal service (99), and technicians & trades (93).

On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Thuringowa Central has an IRSAD score of 941 placing it in decile 3 (disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.

Thuringowa Central covers an area of 1.9 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1032 persons per km².

Statistically, Thuringowa Central sits within the Townsville area, part of the broader Townsville region. It falls under the Charters Towers local government area.

The federal electorate for Thuringowa Central is Kennedy (Rural).