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Queensland · Postcode 4561
Valdora postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 102 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Valdora 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.
Where Valdora ranks: household income is in the top 25% of QLD suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in QLD.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Valdora vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Valdora | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,141 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $530 +QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,200 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 40 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ≈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.
Valdora is a locality 102 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4561. It falls within the Sunshine Coast region. The local government area is Sunshine Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Valdora has a population of 776 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $2,141, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. The Indigenous population is 9 (1.2% of residents).
Housing in Valdora includes a median weekly rent of $530, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,200, with 239 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 92.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Valdora scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Valdora is part of the Nambour statistical area in Queensland.
Valdora details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4561 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 776 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,141/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $755/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $530 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,200 |
| Average Household Size | 3.1 persons |
| Area | 10.2 km² |
| Population Density | 76/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 239 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 9 (1.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -26.55 |
| Longitude | 153.0 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 102 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sunshine Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Nambour |
| Local Government | Sunshine Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Fairfax |
| State Electorate | Ninderry |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 169 (21.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 61 (7.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 197 (25.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 227 (29.3%) |
| 65+ years | 122 (15.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 68 (8.8%) |
| Asthma | 47 (6.1%) |
| Cancer | 22 (2.8%) |
| Diabetes | 20 (2.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 17 (2.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 11 (1.4%) |
| Dementia | 5 (0.6%) |
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 | 33 (14.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 105 (44.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 96 (41.0%) |
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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.