Suburbs Dauan Island

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Dauan Island QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dauan Island QLD is 131 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dauan Island is $550 per week ($28,600 per year). Median rent in Dauan Island is $150 per week ($650 per month). Dauan Island has a median age of 21 years, younger than the national median of 38. Dauan Island has a population density of 36.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (23% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

Dauan Island Map

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📍 Dauan Island, Queensland — 9.4234°S, 142.5398°E

🏫 Schools (1)

Dauan Island Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Dauan Island Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$550/wk
$28,600 per year
#7716 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
#8205 of 14,663
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Median Age
21years
17 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 3.5 · 1 per bedroom

Dauan Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (65) Female 51.9% (70)

Population Density

36.2
people per km²
131 people · 3.6 km²

Households

3.5
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$850
Family income/wk

Dauan Island Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Dauan Island Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Dauan Island Religion

Not stated
23.4%
Anglican
23.4%
Catholic
20.0%
No Religion
13.1%
Lattr day Snts
6.9%
Pentecostal
6.9%
SB OSB NRA OSB
3.4%
Christian (other)
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dauan Island Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
56.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.0%

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

Dauan Island Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous
50.0%
Other
50.0%

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

Dauan Island Employment

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Employed full-time
21.5% 14 people
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Employed part-time
23.1% 15 people
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Unemployed
9.2% 6 people
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Not in labour force
46.2% 30 people

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

Dauan Island Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
64.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.0%
Certificate I/II
16.0%

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

Dauan Island Occupation

Sales Workers
29.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
16.7%
Labourers
16.7%
Managers
12.5%
Community & Personal Service
12.5%
Clerical & Administrative
12.5%

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

Dauan Island Field of Study

Management & Commerce
33.3%
Architecture & Building
23.8%
Education
23.8%
Health
19.0%

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

Dauan Island Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dauan Island Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
35.7%
$650-$799/wk
64.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dauan Island Marital Status

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Married
20.0% 15
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Divorced
8.0% 6
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Widowed
6.7% 5
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Never married
65.3% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dauan Island Ancestry

Other
78.4%
Aboriginal Australianralian
14.4%
Scottish
3.9%
Australian
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dauan Island School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
70.6%
Pre-school
20.6%
Secondary — Catholic
8.8%

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

Dauan Island Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
1.2% 3
✅
No need for assistance
98.8% 241

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

Dauan Island Volunteering

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Volunteer
13.3% 10
—
Not a volunteer
86.7% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dauan Island How People Get to Work

Walked only
52.8%
Car (passenger)
22.2%
Car (driver)
16.7%
Did not go to work
8.3%

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

Dauan Island Car Ownership

0 vehicles
81.5%
1 vehicle
18.5%

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

Dauan Island Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
32.1%
3 bedrooms
17.9%
4 bedrooms
25.0%
5 bedrooms
10.7%
6+ bedrooms
14.3%

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

Dauan Island Population Mobility

3.6%
moved in the last year
25.5%
moved in the last 5 years
11.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dauan Island Indigenous Population

98.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
228
Indigenous residents
4
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dauan Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
20.8%
$400-$499/wk
6.3%
$500-$649/wk
8.3%
$650-$799/wk
18.8%
$800-$999/wk
12.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dauan Island Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
63.2%
One parent — children under 15
32.2%
One parent — no children under 15
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dauan Island Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves
8.1% 6
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Previously served
8.1% 6
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Never served
83.8% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Dauan Island Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
4.3% 3
—
Did not provide
95.7% 67

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dauan Island Children Ever Born

No children
66.7%
1 child
33.3%

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

Dauan Island Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
34.4%
5–14 hours
26.6%
30+ hours
4.7%
Did not do domestic work
34.4%

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

Dauan Island Household Size

1 person
35.3%
2 persons
11.8%
4 persons
17.6%
5 persons
8.8%
6+ persons
26.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dauan Island Where Residents Moved From

Same address
107
Moved from QLD
6

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

Dauan Island Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
72.7%
Blended family — no other children
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dauan Island Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
—
avg ICSEA score
0
total students
Tagai State College - Dauan Island 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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Dauan Island Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $739/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.3%

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

If you earn X in Dauan Island

≈ $3,202/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $589/wk
Rent share 20.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cunnamulla
Income: $591/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $25/wk

Dauan Island vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Dutton River
Pop: 66 Income: $966/wk Rent: $2,438/wk
Ellinjaa
Pop: 66 Income: $712/wk Rent: $260/wk
Groper Creek
Pop: 66 Income: $530/wk Rent: $200/wk
Woondum
Pop: 66 Income: $562/wk
Boyneside
Pop: 67 Income: $562/wk Rent: $100/wk
Cannon Creek (Southern Downs - Qld)
Pop: 67 Income: $512/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dauan Island

What is the population of Dauan Island QLD?

The population of Dauan Island QLD is 131 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 36.2 people per km².Dauan Island is ranked #8,142 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dauan Island?

The median personal income in Dauan Island QLD is $550 per week, or $28,600 per year.The median household income is $739 per week.Family income is $850 per week.Dauan Island is ranked #7,716 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dauan Island?

Median rent in Dauan Island QLD is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 20.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Dauan Island ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Dauan Island?

The median age in Dauan Island QLD is 21 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dauan Island a good suburb to live in?

Dauan Island is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 131.The median income is $550/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.3% 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: 30814. All dollar figures in AUD.