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Iama Island QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Iama Island QLD is 275 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Iama Island is $346 per week ($17,992 per year). Median rent in Iama Island is $150 per week ($650 per month). Iama Island has a median age of 29 years, younger than the national median of 38. Iama Island has a population density of 147.8 people per km².

The most common religion is Pentecostal (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

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Iama Island Population

residents (Census 2021)

Median Income

$346/wk

$17,992/yr

Median Rent

$150/wk

$650/mo

Median Age

29yrs

National: 38

Mortgage

$0/mo

Household size: —

Iama Island Median Income & Rent

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Median Weekly Income

$346/wk

$17,992 per year

#8815 of 14,663

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Median Weekly Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

#8205 of 14,663

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Median Age

29years

9 years younger than national median

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Housing

$0/mo mortgage

Avg household size: —

Iama Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (130) Female 51.7% (139)

Population Density

147.8

people per km²

275 people · 1.9 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$819

Family income/wk

Iama 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)

Iama Island Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Iama Island Religion

Pentecostal

42.1%

Anglican

35.7%

Christian (other)

5.4%

No Religion

5.4%

Not stated

5.4%

Catholic

2.1%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

2.1%

Uniting Church

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Iama Island Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.9%

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

Iama Island Languages Spoken at Home

Other

50.4%

Australian Indigenous

49.6%

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

Iama Island Employment

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Employed full-time

26.4% 46 people

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Employed part-time

12.1% 21 people

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Unemployed

2.3% 4 people

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Not in labour force

59.2% 103 people

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

Iama Island Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

66.1%

Certificate I/II

20.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

10.7%

Bachelor Degree

2.7%

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

Iama Island Occupation

Professionals

32.8%

Community & Personal Service

24.1%

Managers

19.0%

Sales Workers

10.3%

Clerical & Administrative

6.9%

Labourers

6.9%

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

Iama Island Field of Study

Architecture & Building

26.5%

Management & Commerce

24.5%

Education

18.4%

Engineering

12.2%

Society & Culture

10.2%

Health

8.2%

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

Iama Island Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Iama Island Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

5.1%

$150-$299/wk

9.0%

$400-$499/wk

9.0%

$500-$649/wk

7.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.0%

$800-$999/wk

11.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

3.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Iama Island Marital Status

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Married

26.8% 55

↔️

Separated

2.9% 6

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Divorced

2.9% 6

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Widowed

8.3% 17

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Never married

59.0% 121

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Iama Island Ancestry

Other

89.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.9%

Australian

2.6%

English

1.5%

Scottish

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Iama Island School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

66.7%

Vocational Education

12.8%

Secondary — Government

10.3%

Pre-school

6.4%

Secondary — Catholic

3.8%

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

Iama Island Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 510

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

Iama Island Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.1% 26

—

Not a volunteer

85.9% 158

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Iama Island How People Get to Work

Walked only

54.5%

Car (driver)

27.3%

Car (passenger)

7.8%

Other

6.5%

Did not go to work

3.9%

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

Iama Island Car Ownership

0 vehicles

71.0%

1 vehicle

29.0%

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

Iama Island Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

16.2%

3 bedrooms

30.9%

4 bedrooms

27.9%

5 bedrooms

11.8%

6+ bedrooms

13.2%

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

Iama Island Population Mobility

7.1%

moved in the last year

28.9%

moved in the last 5 years

6.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

40.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Iama Island Indigenous Population

95.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

486

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Iama Island Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Asthma

Heart disease

Arthritis

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

Iama Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.7%

$1-$149/wk

2.7%

$150-$299/wk

43.3%

$300-$399/wk

2.0%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

11.3%

$800-$999/wk

8.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Iama Island Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.5%

One parent — children under 15

22.8%

Couple — no children

14.3%

One parent — no children under 15

11.2%

Couple — no children under 15

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Iama Island Military Service

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Previously served

8.2% 15

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Never served

91.8% 167

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Iama Island Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

7.0% 13

—

Did not provide

93.0% 172

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Iama Island Children Ever Born

No children

29.8%

1 child

17.0%

2 children

19.1%

3 children

27.7%

4 children

6.4%

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

Iama Island When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Iama Island Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.0%

5–14 hours

47.5%

15–29 hours

20.3%

Did not do domestic work

10.2%

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

Iama Island Household Size

1 person

12.5%

2 persons

31.3%

3 persons

12.5%

4 persons

15.6%

5 persons

10.9%

6+ persons

17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Iama Island Where Residents Moved From

Same address

237

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Iama Island Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

70.0%

Step family — no other children

20.0%

Intact family — other children present

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Iama Island Schools

schools nearby

government

—

avg ICSEA score

total students

Tagai State College - Yam 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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Iama Island Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $885/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.9%

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

If you earn X in Iama Island

Your weekly income

≈ $3,835/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $735/wk

Rent share 16.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $283/wk Rent: $104/wk Save: $46/wk

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

Iama Island vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Cluden

Pop: 413 Income: $827/wk Rent: $283/wk

Dolphin Heads

Pop: 413 Income: $1,418/wk Rent: $360/wk

New Mapoon

Pop: 412 Income: $402/wk Rent: $125/wk

Proston

Pop: 410 Income: $452/wk Rent: $180/wk

Prenzlau

Pop: 408 Income: $725/wk Rent: $300/wk

Silkwood

Pop: 407 Income: $596/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Iama Island

What is the population of Iama Island QLD?

The population of Iama Island QLD is 275 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 147.8 people per km².Iama Island is ranked #6,209 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Iama Island?

The median personal income in Iama Island QLD is $346 per week, or $17,992 per year.The median household income is $885 per week.Family income is $819 per week.Iama Island is ranked #8,815 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Iama Island?

Median rent in Iama Island QLD is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 16.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Iama Island ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Iama Island?

The median age in Iama Island QLD is 29 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Iama Island a good suburb to live in?

Iama Island is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 275.The median income is $346/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.9% 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: 31379. All dollar figures in AUD.