Veteran Postcode
Queensland
Located in Queensland, Veteran is a locality approximately 150 kilometres from Brisbane. The postcode for Veteran is 4570, and residents use the 07 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Veteran has a population of 959 (483 males, 475 females). The median age is 49 years.
The median weekly household income in Veteran is $1,302, with a median personal income of $583 per week.
The median weekly rent is $300 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,517.
In terms of birthplace, 95% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (19), South Africa (9), and United States (7).
92.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 1.7% speak another language.
The employment rate in Veteran shows 396 people employed (209 full-time, 161 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 5.9%.
The most common occupations are technicians & trades (44), clerical & admin (35), and professionals (34).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Veteran has an IRSAD score of 939 placing it in decile 3 (disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Veteran covers an area of 31.7 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 30 persons per km².
Statistically, Veteran sits within the Maryborough area, part of the broader Wide Bay region. It falls under the Fraser Coast local government area.
The federal electorate for Veteran is Longman.
Veteran Details
| Postcode | 4570 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 959 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,302/week |
| Median Personal Income | $583/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 31.7 km² |
| Population Density | 30/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 342 |
| Completed Year 12 | 34.7% |
| Australian Citizens | 90.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 41 (4.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -26.1490 |
| Longitude | 152.7040 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 150 km |
| Region (SA4) | Wide Bay |
| Area (SA3) | Maryborough |
| Local Government | Fraser Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Longman |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 161 (16.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 95 (9.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 181 (18.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 282 (29.4%) |
| 65+ years | 245 (25.5%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 80 (8.4%) |
| Arthritis | 52 (5.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 28 (2.9%) |
| Asthma | 25 (2.6%) |
| Diabetes | 23 (2.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 23 (2.4%) |
| Cancer | 19 (2.0%) |
| Dementia | 6 (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 | 80 (24.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 142 (42.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 111 (33.3%) |