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Woorabinda 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 Woorabinda Compares
Woorabinda vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Woorabinda | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $684 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $120 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Median age | 23 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 20.9% +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.
Woorabinda is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4713. It lies roughly 515 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Woorabinda.
According to the 2021 Census, Woorabinda has a population of 1,019 with a median age of 23. The median weekly household income is $684, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 20.9%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 933 (91.6% of residents).
Housing in Woorabinda includes a median weekly rent of $120, 273 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 100.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Woorabinda scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Woorabinda include Woorabinda State School and Wadja Wadja High School.
Woorabinda is part of the Central Highlands (Qld) statistical area in Queensland.
Woorabinda Details
| Postcode | 4713 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 1,019 |
| Median Age | 23 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $684/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $361/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $120 |
| Average Household Size | 3.3 persons |
| Area | 219.5 km² |
| Population Density | 5/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 273 |
| Australian Citizens | 95.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 933 (91.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 20.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -24.1327416 |
| Longitude | 149.4567101 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 515 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central Queensland |
| Area (SA3) | Central Highlands (Qld) |
| Local Government | Woorabinda |
| Federal Electorate | Flynn |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 357 (35.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 174 (17.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 270 (26.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 177 (17.4%) |
| 65+ years | 44 (4.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 115 (11.3%) |
| Asthma | 75 (7.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 45 (4.4%) |
| Arthritis | 27 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 12 (1.2%) |
| Cancer | 5 (0.5%) |
| Dementia | 3 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 125 (45.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 105 (38.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 26 (9.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 19 (6.9%) |
Schools in Woorabinda
Suburbs Near Woorabinda
More Woorabinda 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.