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Towen Mountain 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 Towen Mountain Compares
Towen Mountain vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Towen Mountain | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,728 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $362 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 44 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% -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.
Towen Mountain is a locality 92 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4560. It falls within the Sunshine Coast region. The local government area is Sunshine Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Towen Mountain has a population of 304 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $1,728, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, lower than the QLD average.
Housing in Towen Mountain includes a median weekly rent of $362, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 95 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 85.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Towen Mountain scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Towen Mountain is part of the Nambour statistical area in Queensland.
Towen Mountain Details
| Postcode | 4560 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 304 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,728/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $653/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $362 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 3.5 km² |
| Population Density | 87/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 95 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -26.6467915 |
| Longitude | 152.9235338 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 92 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sunshine Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Nambour |
| Local Government | Sunshine Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Fairfax |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 63 (20.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 38 (12.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 52 (17.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 84 (27.6%) |
| 65+ years | 67 (22.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 5 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 33 (10.9%) |
| Asthma | 24 (7.9%) |
| Cancer | 16 (5.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 13 (4.3%) |
| Diabetes | 12 (3.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (1.3%) |
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 | 17 (17.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 33 (34.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 45 (47.4%) |
Suburbs Near Towen Mountain
Same Postcode (4560)
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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.