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Wurdong Heights 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 Wurdong Heights Compares
Wurdong Heights vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Wurdong Heights | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,583 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $340 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,754 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 46 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ≈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.
Wurdong Heights is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4680. It lies roughly 425 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Gladstone.
According to the 2021 Census, Wurdong Heights has a population of 465 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $2,583, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. The Indigenous population is 11 (2.4% of residents).
Housing in Wurdong Heights includes a median weekly rent of $340, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,754, with 147 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 95.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Wurdong Heights scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Wurdong Heights is part of the Gladstone statistical area in Queensland.
Wurdong Heights Details
| Postcode | 4680 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 465 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,583/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $784/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $340 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,754 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 32.1 km² |
| Population Density | 15/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 147 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 11 (2.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -23.9777725 |
| Longitude | 151.301338 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 425 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central Queensland |
| Area (SA3) | Gladstone |
| Local Government | Gladstone |
| Federal Electorate | Flynn |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 89 (19.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 40 (8.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 90 (19.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 153 (32.9%) |
| 65+ years | 85 (18.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 47 (10.1%) |
| Diabetes | 25 (5.4%) |
| Asthma | 18 (3.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 14 (3.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 11 (2.4%) |
| Cancer | 10 (2.2%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.9%) |
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 | 20 (13.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 57 (39.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 67 (46.5%) |
Suburbs Near Wurdong Heights
Same Postcode (4680)
More Wurdong Heights 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.