Queensland · Postcode 4825
Winston postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 1564 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Winston 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 Winston ranks: household income is in the top 25% of QLD suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Winston vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Winston | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,177 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $261 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,550 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 33 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% -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.
Winston is a very remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4825. It lies roughly 1564 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Mount Isa.
According to the 2021 Census, Winston has a population of 1,084 with a median age of 33. The median weekly household income is $2,177, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 162 (14.9% of residents).
Housing in Winston includes a median weekly rent of $261, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,550, with 428 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 55.6% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Winston scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Winston is part of the Barkly statistical area in Queensland.
Winston details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4825 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 1,084 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,177/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,190/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $261 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,550 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 0.8 km² |
| Population Density | 1348/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 428 |
| Australian Citizens | 82.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 162 (14.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -20.7091506 |
| Longitude | 139.4987337 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1564 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Barkly |
| Local Government | Mount Isa |
| Federal Electorate | Kennedy |
| State Electorate | Barkly |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 198 (18.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 177 (16.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 330 (30.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 271 (25.0%) |
| 65+ years | 111 (10.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 89 (8.2%) |
| Arthritis | 69 (6.4%) |
| Diabetes | 68 (6.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 42 (3.9%) |
| Cancer | 17 (1.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 14 (1.3%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 31 (7.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 163 (39.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 156 (37.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 63 (15.3%) |
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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.