Queensland · Postcode 4387
Whetstone postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 247 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Whetstone 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.
Detailed comparison table
Whetstone vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Whetstone | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,375 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $69 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 45 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Whetstone is a locality 247 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4387. It falls within the Darling Downs - Maranoa region. The local government area is Goondiwindi.
According to the 2021 Census, Whetstone has a population of 70 with a median age of 45. The median weekly household income is $1,375, below the QLD average.
Housing in Whetstone includes a median weekly rent of $69, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 24 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 78.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Whetstone scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Whetstone is part of the Darling Downs (West) - Maranoa statistical area in Queensland.
Whetstone details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4387 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 70 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,375/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $833/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $69 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 555.1 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 24 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -28.57314 |
| Longitude | 150.8453083 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 247 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darling Downs - Maranoa |
| Area (SA3) | Darling Downs (West) - Maranoa |
| Local Government | Goondiwindi |
| Federal Electorate | Maranoa |
| State Electorate | Southern Downs |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 14 (20.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 8 (11.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 19 (27.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 22 (31.4%) |
| 65+ years | 8 (11.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 11 (15.7%) |
| Asthma | 7 (10.0%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (4.3%) |
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 | 3 (12.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 10 (40.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 12 (48.0%) |
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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.