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Wulkuraka 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 Wulkuraka Compares
Wulkuraka vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Wulkuraka | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,540 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $335 -QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 28 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 8.5% +QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
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.
Wulkuraka is a locality 33 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4305. It falls within the Ipswich region. The local government area is Ipswich.
According to the 2021 Census, Wulkuraka has a population of 1,325 with a median age of 28. The median weekly household income is $1,540, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 8.5%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 119 (9.0% of residents).
Housing in Wulkuraka includes a median weekly rent of $335, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 454 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 54.2% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Wulkuraka scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Wulkuraka is part of the Ipswich Inner statistical area in Queensland.
Wulkuraka Details
| Postcode | 4305 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 1,325 |
| Median Age | 28 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,540/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $778/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $335 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 3.8 km² |
| Population Density | 350/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 454 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 119 (9.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -27.6102239 |
| Longitude | 152.7294491 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 33 km |
| Region (SA4) | Ipswich |
| Area (SA3) | Ipswich Inner |
| Local Government | Ipswich |
| Federal Electorate | Blair |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 338 (25.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 227 (17.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 407 (30.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 244 (18.4%) |
| 65+ years | 98 (7.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 159 (12.0%) |
| Arthritis | 103 (7.8%) |
| Diabetes | 56 (4.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 49 (3.7%) |
| Cancer | 34 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 30 (2.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 14 (3.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 177 (39.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 168 (37.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 95 (20.9%) |
Suburbs Near Wulkuraka
Same Postcode (4305)
More Wulkuraka 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.