Ward Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Ward Compares
Ward vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Ward | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,958 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,465 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 36 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 8.1% +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.
Ward is a very remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4470. It lies roughly 704 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Murweh.
According to the 2021 Census, Ward has a population of 87 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $1,958, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 3 (3.4% of residents).
Housing in Ward includes a median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,465, 25 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Ward scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Ward is part of the Outback - South statistical area in Queensland.
Ward Details
| Postcode | 4470 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 87 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,958/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $966/week |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,465 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 3420.7 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 25 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (3.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -25.9252 |
| Longitude | 146.147 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 704 km |
| Region (SA4) | Queensland - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Outback - South |
| Local Government | Murweh |
| Federal Electorate | Maranoa |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 28 (32.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 32 (36.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 22 (25.3%) |
| 65+ years | 11 (12.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 11 (12.6%) |
| Arthritis | 9 (10.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 4 (4.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (3.4%) |
| Cancer | 3 (3.4%) |
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 (27.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 5 (22.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 11 (50.0%) |
Suburbs Near Ward
Same Postcode (4470)
More Ward Data
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.