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Wallaroo Postcode
Queensland
Located in Queensland, Wallaroo is a locality approximately 540 kilometres from Brisbane. The postcode for Wallaroo is 4702, and residents use the 07 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Wallaroo has a population of 576 (282 males, 300 females). The median age is 43 years.
The median weekly household income in Wallaroo is $3,107, with a median personal income of $1,253 per week.
The median weekly rent is $440 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,781.
In terms of birthplace, 93% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (11), Other countries (8), and Poland (6).
87.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 8.3% speak another language.
The employment rate in Wallaroo shows 331 people employed (191 full-time, 109 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
The most common occupations are professionals (63), managers (46), and technicians & trades (35).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Wallaroo has an IRSAD score of 1148 placing it in decile 10 (most advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Wallaroo covers an area of 91.1 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 6 persons per km².
Statistically, Wallaroo sits within the Rockhampton area, part of the broader Fitzroy region.
The federal electorate for Wallaroo is Flynn (Rural).
Wallaroo Details
| Postcode | 4702 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 576 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income | $3,107/week |
| Median Personal Income | $1,253/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $440 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,781 |
| Average Household Size | 3.0 persons |
| Area | 91.1 km² |
| Population Density | 6/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 179 |
| Completed Year 12 | 54.9% |
| Australian Citizens | 94.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 6 (1.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (most advantaged) |
| Latitude | -23.7148 |
| Longitude | 149.6026 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 540 km |
| Region (SA4) | Fitzroy |
| Area (SA3) | Rockhampton |
| Federal Electorate | Flynn |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 112 (19.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 58 (10.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 136 (23.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 158 (27.4%) |
| 65+ years | 108 (18.8%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 37 (6.4%) |
| Arthritis | 19 (3.3%) |
| Asthma | 11 (1.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 11 (1.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 10 (1.7%) |
| Cancer | 3 (0.5%) |
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 | 24 (13.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 63 (35.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 91 (51.1%) |