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Queensland · Postcode 4361
Upper Pilton postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 104 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Upper Pilton 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
Upper Pilton vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Upper Pilton | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,468 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 48 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.1% ≈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.
Upper Pilton is a locality 104 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4361. It falls within the Darling Downs - Maranoa region. The local government area is Toowoomba.
According to the 2021 Census, Upper Pilton has a population of 80 with a median age of 48. The median weekly household income is $1,468, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. The Indigenous population is 4 (5.0% of residents).
Housing in Upper Pilton includes a median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, 28 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Upper Pilton scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Upper Pilton is part of the Granite Belt statistical area in Queensland.
Upper Pilton details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4361 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 80 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,468/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $483/week |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 86.0 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 28 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (5.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -27.9133797 |
| Longitude | 152.0978022 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 104 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darling Downs - Maranoa |
| Area (SA3) | Granite Belt |
| Local Government | Toowoomba |
| Federal Electorate | Maranoa |
| State Electorate | Southern Downs |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 13 (16.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 12 (15.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 13 (16.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 32 (40.0%) |
| 65+ years | 20 (25.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 14 (17.5%) |
| Arthritis | 8 (10.0%) |
| Cancer | 4 (5.0%) |
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 | 8 (23.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 6 (17.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 20 (58.8%) |
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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.