Suburbs Fraser Island

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Fraser Island QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Fraser Island QLD is 152 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fraser Island is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Fraser Island is $54 per week ($234 per month). Fraser Island has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Fraser Island has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Fraser Island is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Nepali. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fraser Island is $1,300.

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📍 Fraser Island, Queensland — 25.2472°S, 153.1489°E

Fraser Island Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Fraser Island Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$900/wk
$46,800 per year
#2120 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$54/wk
$234 per month
#8809 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 1.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Fraser Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (76) Female 50.3% (77)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
152 people · 1659.4 km²

Households

1.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,666
Family income/wk

Fraser Island Age Distribution

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
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Fraser Island Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
57.7% 15 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
42.3% 11 dwellings

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

Fraser Island Country of Birth

Australia
88.1%
England
6.8%
India
5.1%

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

Fraser Island Religion

No Religion
45.9%
Catholic
18.2%
Not stated
14.9%
Anglican
10.8%
Hinduism
4.1%
Uniting Church
4.1%
Othr Protestnt
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fraser Island Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
59.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.3%

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

Fraser Island Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Nepali
100.0%

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

Fraser Island Employment

💼
Employed full-time
50.8% 65 people
⏰
Employed part-time
13.3% 17 people
🔍
Unemployed
3.1% 4 people
🏠
Not in labour force
32.8% 42 people

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

Fraser Island Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
42.2%
Bachelor Degree
33.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.3%

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

Fraser Island Occupation

Managers
32.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
22.0%
Community & Personal Service
20.3%
Labourers
11.9%
Professionals
6.8%
Clerical & Administrative
6.8%

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

Fraser Island Field of Study

Management & Commerce
24.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
19.7%
Engineering
15.2%
Education
12.1%
Agriculture & Environment
7.6%
Society & Culture
7.6%
Creative Arts
7.6%
Architecture & Building
6.1%

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

Fraser Island Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fraser Island Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
7.7%
$400-$499/wk
11.5%
$500-$649/wk
5.8%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
19.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
17.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fraser Island Marital Status

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Married
39.2% 60
↔️
Separated
5.2% 8
📋
Divorced
13.7% 21
🕊️
Widowed
2.6% 4
👤
Never married
39.2% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fraser Island Ancestry

English
32.5%
Australian
22.0%
Scottish
9.4%
Irish
8.9%
German
7.9%
Other
6.3%
Spanish
3.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.6%
Filipino
2.1%
Indian
2.1%
French
1.6%
Italian
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fraser Island School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
100.0%

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

Fraser Island Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
2.6% 7
✅
No need for assistance
97.4% 263

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

Fraser Island Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
18.8% 24
—
Not a volunteer
81.3% 104

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fraser Island How People Get to Work

Walked only
55.9%
Car (driver)
26.5%
Bus
8.8%
Did not go to work
8.8%

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

Fraser Island Car Ownership

0 vehicles
29.1%
1 vehicle
38.2%
2 vehicles
18.2%
3 vehicles
7.3%
4+ vehicles
7.3%

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

Fraser Island Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
26.7%
2 bedrooms
33.3%
3 bedrooms
11.1%
4 bedrooms
6.7%
5 bedrooms
11.1%
6+ bedrooms
11.1%

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

Fraser Island Population Mobility

32.1%
moved in the last year
64.1%
moved in the last 5 years
3.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fraser Island Indigenous Population

1.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
273
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fraser Island Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
11
Arthritis
10
Heart disease
7
Asthma
7
Diabetes
6
Cancer
3
Stroke
3

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

Fraser Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.1%
$150-$299/wk
2.4%
$300-$399/wk
4.8%
$400-$499/wk
2.4%
$650-$799/wk
13.7%
$800-$999/wk
12.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fraser Island Family Structure

Couple — no children
90.2%
Couple — children under 15
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fraser Island Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.8% 5
👤
Never served
96.2% 126

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Fraser Island Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
5.9% 8
—
Did not provide
94.1% 127

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fraser Island Children Ever Born

No children
55.9%
2 children
39.0%
3 children
5.1%

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

Fraser Island When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
6
1981–1990
6
2001–2010
10
2011–2015
6
2016
3
2018
7
2019
7

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

Fraser Island Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
28.2%
5–14 hours
23.7%
15–29 hours
8.4%
30+ hours
2.3%
Did not do domestic work
37.4%

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

Fraser Island Household Size

1 person
60.3%
2 persons
39.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fraser Island Where Residents Moved From

Same address
93
Moved from QLD
28
Moved from NSW
4

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

Fraser Island Rent Prices & Affordability

4%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,204/wk
Median Rent $54/wk
Rent-to-Income 4.5%

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

If you earn X in Fraser Island

≈ $5,217/month
Median rent $54/wk
Left after rent $1,150/wk
Rent share 4.5%

Fraser Island vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Camboon (Qld)
Pop: 76 Income: $1,021/wk
Coochin Creek
Pop: 76 Income: $822/wk Rent: $395/wk
Coolabine
Pop: 76 Income: $624/wk Rent: $245/wk
Four Ways
Pop: 76 Income: $1,057/wk
Hamilton Creek
Pop: 76 Income: $487/wk Rent: $190/wk
Midgenoo
Pop: 76 Income: $769/wk Rent: $260/wk

Compare Fraser Island

Fraser Island vs Camboon (Qld) →Fraser Island vs Coochin Creek →Fraser Island vs Coolabine →Fraser Island vs Four Ways →

Frequently Asked Questions About Fraser Island

What is the population of Fraser Island QLD?

The population of Fraser Island QLD is 152 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².Fraser Island is ranked #7,721 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Fraser Island?

The median personal income in Fraser Island QLD is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $1,204 per week.Family income is $1,666 per week.Fraser Island is ranked #2,120 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Fraser Island?

Median rent in Fraser Island QLD is $54 per week ($234 per month).Rent represents 4.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Fraser Island ranks #8,809 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Fraser Island?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fraser Island QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fraser Island?

The median age in Fraser Island QLD is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fraser Island a good suburb to live in?

Fraser Island is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 152.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (4.5% 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: 31081. All dollar figures in AUD.