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Queensland · Postcode 4751
Walkerston postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 808 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Walkerston 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 Walkerston ranks: household income is in the top 25% of QLD suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Walkerston vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Walkerston | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,142 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $360 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 35 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% -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.
Walkerston is a locality 808 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4751. It falls within the Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday region. The local government area is Mackay.
According to the 2021 Census, Walkerston has a population of 3,615 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $2,142, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 156 (4.3% of residents).
Housing in Walkerston includes a median weekly rent of $360, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 1,217 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 76.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Walkerston scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Schools in Walkerston include St John's Catholic Primary School and Walkerston State School.
Walkerston is part of the Mackay statistical area in Queensland.
Walkerston details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4751 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 3,615 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,142/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $929/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $360 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 13.9 km² |
| Population Density | 260/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,217 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 156 (4.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -21.1587479 |
| Longitude | 149.0651926 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 808 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday |
| Area (SA3) | Mackay |
| Local Government | Mackay |
| Federal Electorate | Capricornia |
| State Electorate | Mirani |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 808 (22.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 447 (12.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 941 (26.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 944 (26.1%) |
| 65+ years | 468 (12.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 286 (7.9%) |
| Arthritis | 252 (7.0%) |
| Diabetes | 175 (4.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 137 (3.8%) |
| Cancer | 102 (2.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 52 (1.4%) |
| Dementia | 20 (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 | 28 (2.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 307 (25.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 505 (42.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 359 (29.9%) |
Schools in Walkerston
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Walkerston. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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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.