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Erub Island QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Erub Island QLD is 326 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Erub Island is $401 per week ($20,852 per year). Median rent in Erub Island is $150 per week ($650 per month). Erub Island has a median age of 30 years, younger than the national median of 38. Erub Island has a population density of 57.8 people per km².

The most common religion is Pentecostal (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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Erub Island Population

residents (Census 2021)

Erub Island Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$401/wk

$20,852 per year

#8773 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

#8205 of 14,663

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Median Age

30years

8 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: —

Erub Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (166) Female 49.8% (165)

Population Density

57.8

people per km²

326 people · 5.6 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

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Persons per bedroom

$814

Family income/wk

Erub 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

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Erub Island Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 6 dwellings

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

Erub Island Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Erub Island Religion

Pentecostal

50.8%

Anglican

24.3%

No Religion

11.1%

Not stated

8.6%

Christian (other)

4.3%

Catholic

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Erub Island Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

65.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

16.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.2%

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

Erub Island Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

50.2%

Other

49.8%

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

Erub Island Employment

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Employed full-time

21.0% 42 people

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Employed part-time

16.0% 32 people

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Unemployed

3.0% 6 people

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Not in labour force

60.0% 120 people

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

Erub Island Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.6%

Certificate I/II

30.6%

Bachelor Degree

7.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

6.5%

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

Erub Island Occupation

Professionals

29.6%

Managers

23.9%

Community & Personal Service

18.3%

Clerical & Administrative

14.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

5.6%

Sales Workers

4.2%

Labourers

4.2%

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

Erub Island Field of Study

Society & Culture

18.3%

Education

16.7%

Engineering

16.7%

Management & Commerce

16.7%

Health

13.3%

Architecture & Building

13.3%

Creative Arts

5.0%

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

Erub Island Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Erub Island Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.4%

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

7.4%

$500-$649/wk

13.2%

$650-$799/wk

19.1%

$800-$999/wk

4.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Erub Island Marital Status

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Married

28.0% 67

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Divorced

5.4% 13

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Widowed

3.8% 9

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Never married

62.8% 150

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Erub Island Ancestry

Other

85.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

11.2%

English

2.1%

Australian

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Erub Island School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

60.3%

Secondary — Government

17.9%

Pre-school

12.8%

Vocational Education

9.0%

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

Erub Island Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.5% 21

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No need for assistance

96.5% 573

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

Erub Island Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.7% 46

—

Not a volunteer

78.3% 166

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Erub Island How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

40.5%

Walked only

35.1%

Car (passenger)

18.9%

Did not go to work

5.4%

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

Erub Island Car Ownership

0 vehicles

46.6%

1 vehicle

38.4%

2 vehicles

15.1%

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

Erub Island Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

6.9%

3 bedrooms

34.5%

4 bedrooms

27.6%

5 bedrooms

11.5%

6+ bedrooms

19.5%

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

Erub Island Population Mobility

5.6%

moved in the last year

17.3%

moved in the last 5 years

9.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

41.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Erub Island Indigenous Population

95.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

585

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Erub Island Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Cancer

Diabetes

Heart disease

Kidney disease

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

Erub Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

1.9%

$1-$149/wk

6.4%

$150-$299/wk

32.1%

$300-$399/wk

15.4%

$400-$499/wk

7.7%

$500-$649/wk

7.7%

$650-$799/wk

7.1%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Erub Island Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.5%

One parent — children under 15

28.8%

Couple — no children under 15

12.5%

Couple — no children

11.3%

One parent — no children under 15

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Erub Island Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

2.3% 5

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Previously served

6.4% 14

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Never served

91.3% 200

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Erub Island Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

21.6% 46

—

Did not provide

78.4% 167

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Erub Island Children Ever Born

No children

33.9%

1 child

16.1%

2 children

11.3%

3 children

14.5%

4 children

24.2%

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

Erub Island When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

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

Erub Island Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

47.3%

5–14 hours

17.3%

15–29 hours

3.2%

30+ hours

7.7%

Did not do domestic work

24.5%

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

Erub Island Household Size

1 person

24.4%

2 persons

23.3%

3 persons

7.0%

4 persons

10.5%

5 persons

7.0%

6+ persons

27.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Erub Island Where Residents Moved From

Same address

289

Moved from QLD

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

Erub Island Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

79.3%

Step family — no other children

10.3%

Blended family — no other children

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Erub Island Schools

schools nearby

government

—

avg ICSEA score

total students

Tagai State College - Darnley 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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Erub Island Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $974/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.4%

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

If you earn X in Erub Island

Your weekly income

≈ $4,221/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $824/wk

Rent share 15.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Kowanyama

Income: $341/wk Rent: $115/wk Save: $35/wk

Hope Vale

Income: $390/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $30/wk

Aurukun

Income: $331/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $25/wk

Palm Island

Income: $384/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $25/wk

Doomadgee

Income: $354/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $30/wk

Cherbourg

Income: $375/wk Rent: $100/wk Save: $50/wk

Woorabinda

Income: $361/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $30/wk

Erub Island vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Diamond Valley

Pop: 489 Income: $612/wk Rent: $396/wk

Alloway

Pop: 488 Income: $754/wk Rent: $253/wk

Greenmount (Mackay - Qld)

Pop: 488 Income: $889/wk Rent: $380/wk

Moolboolaman

Pop: 487 Income: $437/wk Rent: $275/wk

Godwin Beach

Pop: 487 Income: $638/wk Rent: $350/wk

Karumba

Pop: 487 Income: $640/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Erub Island

What is the population of Erub Island QLD?

The population of Erub Island QLD is 326 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 57.8 people per km².Erub Island is ranked #5,844 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Erub Island?

The median personal income in Erub Island QLD is $401 per week, or $20,852 per year.The median household income is $974 per week.Family income is $814 per week.Erub Island is ranked #8,773 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Erub Island?

Median rent in Erub Island QLD is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 15.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Erub Island ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Erub Island?

The median age in Erub Island QLD is 30 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Erub Island a good suburb to live in?

Erub Island is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 326.The median income is $401/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.4% 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: 30983. All dollar figures in AUD.