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West Stowe 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 West Stowe Compares
West Stowe vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| 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
| 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 |
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
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
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%) |
Suburbs Near West Stowe
Same Postcode (4680)
More West Stowe 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.