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Wattle Camp 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 Wattle Camp Compares
Wattle Camp vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Wattle Camp | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $877 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $235 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $812 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 52 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 12.3% +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.
Wattle Camp is a locality 153 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4615. It falls within the Wide Bay region. The local government area is South Burnett.
According to the 2021 Census, Wattle Camp has a population of 543 with a median age of 52. The median weekly household income is $877, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 12.3%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 30 (5.5% of residents).
Housing in Wattle Camp includes a median weekly rent of $235, median monthly mortgage repayment of $812, with 195 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 91.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Wattle Camp scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Wattle Camp is part of the Gympie - Cooloola statistical area in Queensland.
Wattle Camp Details
| Postcode | 4615 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 543 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $877/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $453/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $235 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $812 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 73.4 km² |
| Population Density | 7/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 195 |
| Australian Citizens | 81.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 30 (5.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -26.4613711 |
| Longitude | 151.9724185 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 153 km |
| Region (SA4) | Wide Bay |
| Area (SA3) | Gympie - Cooloola |
| Local Government | South Burnett |
| Federal Electorate | Maranoa |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 79 (14.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 47 (8.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 95 (17.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 192 (35.4%) |
| 65+ years | 126 (23.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 72 (13.3%) |
| Asthma | 63 (11.6%) |
| Diabetes | 35 (6.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 26 (4.8%) |
| Cancer | 26 (4.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 25 (4.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (1.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 73 (38.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 69 (36.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 44 (23.3%) |
Suburbs Near Wattle Camp
Same Postcode (4615)
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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.