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Boigu Island QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Boigu Island, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Boigu Island QLD is 199 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boigu Island is $424 per week ($22,048 per year). Median rent in Boigu Island is $130 per week ($563 per month). Boigu Island has a median age of 25 years, younger than the national median of 38. Boigu Island has a population density of 2.8 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (36% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

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Boigu Island Population

residents (Census 2021)

Boigu Island Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$424/wk

$22,048 per year

#8739 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$130/wk

$563 per month

#8442 of 14,663

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Median Age

25years

13 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 3.9 · 1 per bedroom

Boigu Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.1% (89) Female 55.9% (113)

Population Density

2.8

people per km²

199 people · 71.4 km²

Households

3.9

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$833

Family income/wk

Boigu Island Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Boigu Island Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Boigu Island Religion

Catholic

35.8%

Pentecostal

21.8%

Anglican

19.7%

Christian (other)

9.8%

Not stated

7.3%

No Religion

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Boigu Island Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Boigu Island Languages Spoken at Home

Other

51.0%

Australian Indigenous

49.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Boigu Island Employment

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Employed full-time

17.7% 23 people

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Employed part-time

24.6% 32 people

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Unemployed

6.9% 9 people

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Not in labour force

50.8% 66 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Boigu Island Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

72.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.8%

Certificate I/II

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Boigu Island Occupation

Professionals

34.8%

Community & Personal Service

17.4%

Clerical & Administrative

17.4%

Labourers

17.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Boigu Island Field of Study

Management & Commerce

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Boigu Island Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Boigu Island Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

23.8%

$400-$499/wk

19.0%

$800-$999/wk

23.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

19.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Boigu Island Marital Status

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Married

17.3% 24

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Divorced

2.9% 4

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Widowed

6.5% 9

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Never married

73.4% 102

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Boigu Island Ancestry

Other

92.0%

English

5.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.5%

Scottish

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Boigu Island School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

83.3%

Pre-school

8.3%

Secondary — Government

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Boigu Island Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.8% 26

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No need for assistance

93.2% 355

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Boigu Island Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.0% 24

—

Not a volunteer

82.0% 109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Boigu Island How People Get to Work

Walked only

76.7%

Car (driver)

9.3%

Car (passenger)

7.0%

Did not go to work

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Boigu Island Car Ownership

0 vehicles

92.3%

1 vehicle

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Boigu Island Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

24.4%

4 bedrooms

29.3%

5 bedrooms

26.8%

6+ bedrooms

19.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Boigu Island Population Mobility

17.7%

moved in the last year

19.4%

moved in the last 5 years

12.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

44.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Boigu Island Indigenous Population

98.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

382

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Boigu Island Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Diabetes

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Boigu Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

23.8%

$150-$299/wk

23.8%

$300-$399/wk

7.1%

$500-$649/wk

7.1%

$650-$799/wk

14.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Boigu Island Family Structure

One parent — children under 15

40.7%

Couple — children under 15

34.3%

Couple — no children under 15

9.3%

Couple — no children

7.9%

One parent — no children under 15

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Boigu Island Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

2.9% 4

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Previously served

8.0% 11

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Never served

89.1% 122

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Boigu Island Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.7% 13

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Did not provide

89.3% 109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Boigu Island Children Ever Born

No children

42.9%

1 child

42.9%

3 children

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Boigu Island When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1971–1980

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Boigu Island Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

44.1%

5–14 hours

13.4%

15–29 hours

3.1%

Did not do domestic work

39.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Boigu Island Household Size

1 person

18.2%

2 persons

15.9%

3 persons

15.9%

4 persons

9.1%

5 persons

9.1%

6+ persons

31.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Boigu Island Where Residents Moved From

Same address

153

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Boigu Island Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

55.6%

Blended family — no other children

44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Boigu Island Schools

schools nearby

government

—

avg ICSEA score

total students

Tagai State College - Malu Kiwai Campus Government

Primary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Boigu Island Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,078/wk

Median Rent $130/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Boigu Island

Your weekly income

≈ $4,671/month

Median rent $130/wk

Left after rent $948/wk

Rent share 12.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Doomadgee

Income: $354/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $10/wk

Cherbourg

Income: $375/wk Rent: $100/wk Save: $30/wk

Woorabinda

Income: $361/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $10/wk

Palm Island

Income: $384/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $5/wk

Kowanyama

Income: $341/wk Rent: $115/wk Save: $15/wk

Hope Vale

Income: $390/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $10/wk

Boigu Island vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Chelmsford

Pop: 100 Income: $599/wk Rent: $200/wk

Eurombah

Pop: 100 Income: $1,263/wk Rent: $325/wk

Frankfield

Pop: 100 Income: $1,071/wk Rent: $313/wk

Isis River

Pop: 100 Income: $443/wk

Norwin

Pop: 100 Income: $933/wk Rent: $298/wk

Wattle Grove (Qld)

Pop: 100 Income: $659/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boigu Island

What is the population of Boigu Island QLD?

The population of Boigu Island QLD is 199 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.8 people per km².Boigu Island is ranked #6,970 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Boigu Island?

The median personal income in Boigu Island QLD is $424 per week, or $22,048 per year.The median household income is $1,078 per week.Family income is $833 per week.Boigu Island is ranked #8,739 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Boigu Island?

Median rent in Boigu Island QLD is $130 per week ($563 per month).Rent represents 12.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Boigu Island ranks #8,442 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Boigu Island?

The median age in Boigu Island QLD is 25 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Boigu Island a good suburb to live in?

Boigu Island is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 199.The median income is $424/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30301. All dollar figures in AUD.