Queensland · Postcode 4742
Valkyrie postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 750 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Valkyrie 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 Valkyrie ranks: household income is in the top 10% of QLD suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Valkyrie vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Valkyrie | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,624 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $42 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $9,999 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 37 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Valkyrie is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4742. It lies roughly 750 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Isaac.
According to the 2021 Census, Valkyrie has a population of 71 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $2,624, above the QLD average.
Housing in Valkyrie includes a median weekly rent of $42, median monthly mortgage repayment of $9,999, with 19 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 66.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Valkyrie scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Valkyrie is served by Valkyrie State School.
Valkyrie is part of the Bowen Basin - North statistical area in Queensland.
Valkyrie details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4742 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 71 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,624/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $959/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $42 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $9,999 |
| Average Household Size | 3.8 persons |
| Area | 2595.3 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 19 |
| Australian Citizens | 98.6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -22.0660263 |
| Longitude | 148.5807932 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 750 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday |
| Area (SA3) | Bowen Basin - North |
| Local Government | Isaac |
| Federal Electorate | Capricornia |
| State Electorate | Mirani |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 19 (26.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 8 (11.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 31 (43.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 14 (19.7%) |
| 65+ years | 8 (11.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 7 (9.9%) |
| Cancer | 5 (7.0%) |
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 | 6 (24.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 4 (16.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 15 (60.0%) |
Schools in Valkyrie
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Valkyrie. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Valkyrie
Same Postcode (4742)
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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.