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Queensland · Postcode 4605
Windera postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 200 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Windera 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
Windera vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Windera | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,187 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $250 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 52 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈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.
Windera is a locality 200 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4605. It falls within the Wide Bay region. The local government area is Gympie.
According to the 2021 Census, Windera has a population of 105 with a median age of 52. The median weekly household income is $1,187, below the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 4 (3.8% of residents).
Housing in Windera includes a median weekly rent of $250, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 36 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above 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, Windera scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Windera is served by Windera State School.
Windera is part of the Gympie - Cooloola statistical area in Queensland.
Windera details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4605 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 105 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,187/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $506/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 143.4 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 36 |
| Australian Citizens | 82.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (3.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -26.0318761 |
| Longitude | 151.8109398 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 200 km |
| Region (SA4) | Wide Bay |
| Area (SA3) | Gympie - Cooloola |
| Local Government | Gympie |
| Federal Electorate | Wide Bay |
| State Electorate | Nanango |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 17 (16.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 11 (10.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 23 (21.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 33 (31.4%) |
| 65+ years | 31 (29.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 13 (12.4%) |
| Asthma | 9 (8.6%) |
| Diabetes | 6 (5.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 4 (3.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (3.8%) |
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 | 9 (25.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3 (8.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 23 (65.7%) |
Schools in Windera
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Windera. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Windera
Same Postcode (4605)
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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.