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Queensland · Postcode 4817
Thuringowa Central postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 1110 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Thuringowa Central 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
Thuringowa Central vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Thuringowa Central | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,769 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $320 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,408 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 38 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ≈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.
Thuringowa Central is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4817. It lies roughly 1110 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Townsville.
According to the 2021 Census, Thuringowa Central has a population of 1,953 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,769, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. The Indigenous population is 175 (9.0% of residents).
Housing in Thuringowa Central includes a median weekly rent of $320, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,408, with 656 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 71.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Thuringowa Central scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Thuringowa Central is served by Weir State School.
Thuringowa Central is part of the Townsville statistical area in Queensland.
Thuringowa Central details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4817 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 1,953 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,769/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $816/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $320 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,408 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Population Density | 1032/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 656 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 175 (9.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -19.316667 |
| Longitude | 146.733333 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1110 km |
| Region (SA4) | Townsville |
| Area (SA3) | Townsville |
| Local Government | Townsville |
| Federal Electorate | Herbert |
| State Electorate | Traeger |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 347 (17.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 271 (13.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 497 (25.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 515 (26.4%) |
| 65+ years | 318 (16.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 215 (11.0%) |
| Asthma | 162 (8.3%) |
| Diabetes | 99 (5.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 95 (4.9%) |
| Dementia | 56 (2.9%) |
| Cancer | 51 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 50 (2.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 13 (2.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 218 (34.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 257 (40.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 154 (24.0%) |
Schools in Thuringowa Central
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Thuringowa Central. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Thuringowa Central
Same Postcode (4817)
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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.