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Ilfracombe QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ilfracombe QLD is 310 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ilfracombe is $806 per week ($41,912 per year). Median rent in Ilfracombe is $190 per week ($823 per month). Ilfracombe has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Ilfracombe has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ilfracombe is England. The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ilfracombe is $607.

There were 54 recorded offences in Ilfracombe in 2025-26, a rate of 174 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (16 offences).

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Ilfracombe Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ilfracombe Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$806/wk

$41,912 per year

#3520 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$190/wk

$823 per month

#7769 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$607/mo

Avg household size: —

Ilfracombe Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.8% (179) Female 43.2% (136)

Population Density

0.0

people per km²

310 people · 6580.9 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$1,708

Family income/wk

Ilfracombe 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

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Ilfracombe Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

45.7% 32 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

54.3% 38 dwellings

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

Ilfracombe Country of Birth

Australia

97.8%

England

2.2%

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

Ilfracombe Religion

No Religion

29.9%

Anglican

24.2%

Not stated

20.5%

Catholic

15.4%

Uniting Church

4.4%

Othr Christian

2.7%

Baptist

1.7%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ilfracombe Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.0%

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

Ilfracombe Employment

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Employed full-time

60.6% 117 people

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Employed part-time

19.2% 37 people

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Unemployed

3.1% 6 people

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Not in labour force

17.1% 33 people

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

Ilfracombe Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

56.0%

Bachelor Degree

26.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.6%

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

Ilfracombe Occupation

Managers

40.7%

Community & Personal Service

16.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.0%

Clerical & Administrative

9.9%

Labourers

8.8%

Professionals

5.5%

Sales Workers

4.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.3%

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

Ilfracombe Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.5%

Engineering

14.9%

Health

12.6%

Education

12.6%

Agriculture & Environment

12.6%

Society & Culture

12.6%

Architecture & Building

8.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.9%

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

Ilfracombe Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ilfracombe Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

5.7%

$300-$399/wk

4.5%

$400-$499/wk

8.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.7%

$650-$799/wk

13.6%

$800-$999/wk

4.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.4%

$4,000+/wk

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ilfracombe Marital Status

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Married

53.3% 136

↔️

Separated

1.2% 3

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Divorced

9.0% 23

🕊️

Widowed

5.5% 14

👤

Never married

31.0% 79

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ilfracombe Ancestry

Australian

34.9%

English

29.4%

Irish

11.1%

Scottish

10.2%

German

5.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.3%

Maori

2.8%

Other

2.5%

Spanish

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ilfracombe School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

39.3%

Secondary — Government

24.6%

Vocational Education

18.0%

Primary — Catholic

6.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.6%

Pre-school

4.9%

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

Ilfracombe Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.6% 13

✅

No need for assistance

97.4% 490

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

Ilfracombe Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

36.2% 71

—

Not a volunteer

63.8% 125

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ilfracombe Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

29.6%

$450-$599/mo

14.8%

$600-$799/mo

11.1%

$800-$999/mo

11.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ilfracombe How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.0%

Walked only

15.6%

Did not go to work

9.4%

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

Ilfracombe Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.9%

1 vehicle

28.7%

2 vehicles

30.7%

3 vehicles

14.9%

4+ vehicles

18.8%

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

Ilfracombe Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

20.0%

3 bedrooms

46.0%

4 bedrooms

20.0%

5 bedrooms

9.0%

6+ bedrooms

5.0%

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

Ilfracombe Population Mobility

17.9%

moved in the last year

30.1%

moved in the last 5 years

2.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ilfracombe Indigenous Population

3.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

475

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ilfracombe Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Diabetes

Asthma

Stroke

Kidney disease

Arthritis

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

Ilfracombe Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.7%

$1-$149/wk

4.5%

$150-$299/wk

7.3%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

2.8%

$500-$649/wk

7.9%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

11.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ilfracombe Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.0%

Couple — no children

34.6%

Couple — no children under 15

8.9%

One parent — no children under 15

8.4%

One parent — children under 15

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ilfracombe Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.4% 22

—

Did not provide

88.6% 171

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ilfracombe Children Ever Born

No children

32.1%

1 child

7.5%

2 children

41.5%

3 children

13.2%

4 children

5.7%

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

Ilfracombe When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1991–2000

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

Ilfracombe Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.1%

5–14 hours

27.6%

15–29 hours

11.6%

30+ hours

12.6%

Did not do domestic work

23.1%

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

Ilfracombe Household Size

1 person

30.6%

2 persons

43.5%

3 persons

15.7%

4 persons

7.4%

5 persons

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ilfracombe Where Residents Moved From

Same address

206

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

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

Ilfracombe Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.0%

Step family — no other children

16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ilfracombe Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 54 total

Drug Offences

Traffic

Theft

Break & Enter

Weapons

Assault

Property Damage

Domestic Violence

Offence trend by year:

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

Ilfracombe Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,325/wk

Median Rent $190/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.3%

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

If you earn X in Ilfracombe

Your weekly income

≈ $5,742/month

Median rent $190/wk

Left after rent $1,135/wk

Rent share 14.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Hughenden

Income: $770/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $30/wk

Charleville

Income: $822/wk Rent: $178/wk Save: $12/wk

Blackall

Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk Save: $33/wk

Normanton

Income: $750/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $20/wk

Bamaga

Income: $749/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $70/wk

Ilfracombe vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Abergowrie

Pop: 305 Income: $814/wk Rent: $180/wk

Adelaide Park

Pop: 449 Income: $848/wk Rent: $330/wk

Aeroglen

Pop: 405 Income: $903/wk Rent: $395/wk

Airville

Pop: 308 Income: $900/wk Rent: $230/wk

Albinia

Pop: 165 Income: $1,875/wk

Alexandra (Qld)

Pop: 189 Income: $1,028/wk Rent: $263/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ilfracombe

What is the population of Ilfracombe QLD?

The population of Ilfracombe QLD is 310 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².Ilfracombe is ranked #5,949 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ilfracombe?

The median personal income in Ilfracombe QLD is $806 per week, or $41,912 per year.The median household income is $1,325 per week.Family income is $1,708 per week.Ilfracombe is ranked #3,520 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ilfracombe?

Median rent in Ilfracombe QLD is $190 per week ($823 per month).Rent represents 14.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ilfracombe ranks #7,769 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ilfracombe?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ilfracombe QLD is $607. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ilfracombe?

The median age in Ilfracombe QLD is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ilfracombe a good suburb to live in?

Ilfracombe is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 310.The median income is $806/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.3% 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: 31383. All dollar figures in AUD.