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Queensland · Postcode 4680
West Stowe postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 440 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
West Stowe 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 West Stowe ranks: household income is in the top 10% of QLD suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
West Stowe vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | West Stowe | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,279 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $370 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 45 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% -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.
West Stowe is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4680. It lies roughly 440 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Gladstone.
According to the 2021 Census, West Stowe has a population of 391 with a median age of 45. The median weekly household income is $2,279, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 14 (3.6% of residents).
Housing in West Stowe includes a median weekly rent of $370, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 92 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 89.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, West Stowe scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
West Stowe is part of the Gladstone statistical area in Queensland.
West Stowe details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4680 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 391 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,279/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,105/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $370 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 120.4 km² |
| Population Density | 3/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 92 |
| Australian Citizens | 75.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 14 (3.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -23.8965266 |
| Longitude | 151.143476 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 440 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central Queensland |
| Area (SA3) | Gladstone |
| Local Government | Gladstone |
| Federal Electorate | Flynn |
| State Electorate | Gladstone |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 39 (10.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 59 (15.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 93 (23.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 151 (38.6%) |
| 65+ years | 43 (11.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 23 (5.9%) |
| Arthritis | 19 (4.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 15 (3.8%) |
| Diabetes | 13 (3.3%) |
| Cancer | 7 (1.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (1.5%) |
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 | 13 (15.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 31 (37.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 39 (47.0%) |
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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.