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Isla QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Isla QLD is 213 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Isla is $1,025 per week ($53,300 per year). Median rent in Isla is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Isla has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Isla has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (25% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Isla is $1,592.

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Isla Population

residents (Census 2021)

Isla Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,025/wk

$53,300 per year

#1066 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,592/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Isla Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (101) Female 51.2% (106)

Population Density

0.3

people per km²

213 people · 845.6 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,937

Family income/wk

Isla 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

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Isla Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

63.0% 29 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.0% 17 dwellings

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

Isla Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Isla Religion

Catholic

24.9%

No Religion

22.0%

Anglican

22.0%

Not stated

13.2%

Uniting Church

10.2%

Christian (other)

2.9%

Lutheran

2.9%

Baptist

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Isla Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.1%

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

Isla Employment

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Employed full-time

57.6% 80 people

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Employed part-time

21.6% 30 people

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Not in labour force

20.9% 29 people

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

Isla Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.0%

Bachelor Degree

37.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.5%

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

Isla Occupation

Managers

33.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

18.8%

Labourers

13.0%

Professionals

11.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.6%

Community & Personal Service

7.2%

Clerical & Administrative

4.3%

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

Isla Field of Study

Engineering

29.1%

Health

23.6%

Education

12.7%

Architecture & Building

9.1%

Management & Commerce

9.1%

Agriculture & Environment

5.5%

Society & Culture

5.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.5%

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

Isla Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Isla Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

6.8%

$300-$399/wk

6.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

6.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.8%

$4,000+/wk

18.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Isla Marital Status

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Married

65.9% 114

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Separated

4.6% 8

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Divorced

8.1% 14

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Widowed

4.6% 8

👤

Never married

16.8% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Isla Ancestry

Australian

32.8%

English

31.8%

Irish

9.5%

Scottish

8.1%

German

5.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.4%

French

1.7%

Other

1.7%

Welsh

1.4%

Chinese

1.0%

Dutch

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Isla School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

66.7%

Secondary — Government

12.8%

Vocational Education

12.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.7%

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

Isla Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.3% 8

✅

No need for assistance

97.7% 343

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

Isla Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

36.3% 53

—

Not a volunteer

63.7% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Isla Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

21.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

35.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Isla How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

61.8%

Walked only

14.6%

Did not go to work

10.1%

Truck

9.0%

Car (passenger)

4.5%

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

Isla Car Ownership

1 vehicle

26.8%

2 vehicles

28.2%

3 vehicles

22.5%

4+ vehicles

22.5%

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

Isla Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

14.7%

3 bedrooms

44.0%

4 bedrooms

30.7%

5 bedrooms

10.7%

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

Isla Population Mobility

8.3%

moved in the last year

23.7%

moved in the last 5 years

0.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

72.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Isla Indigenous Population

7.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

352

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Isla Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Lung condition

Arthritis

Cancer

Heart disease

Diabetes

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

Isla Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.0%

$1-$149/wk

9.0%

$150-$299/wk

4.5%

$300-$399/wk

4.5%

$400-$499/wk

3.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.2%

$650-$799/wk

3.7%

$800-$999/wk

10.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.0%

$3,500+/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Isla Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.1%

Couple — no children

34.0%

Couple — no children under 15

14.8%

One parent — children under 15

4.3%

One parent — no children under 15

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Isla Military Service

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Previously served

5.4% 8

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Never served

94.6% 141

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Isla Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.9% 22

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Did not provide

85.1% 126

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Isla Children Ever Born

No children

19.6%

2 children

50.0%

3 children

19.6%

4 children

10.9%

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

Isla When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

2001–2010

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

Isla Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.0%

5–14 hours

36.7%

15–29 hours

6.7%

30+ hours

18.0%

Did not do domestic work

18.7%

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

Isla Household Size

1 person

20.8%

2 persons

36.4%

3 persons

13.0%

4 persons

14.3%

5 persons

10.4%

6+ persons

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Isla Where Residents Moved From

Same address

165

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Isla Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.0%

Step family — no other children

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Isla Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,625/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.4%

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

If you earn X in Isla

Your weekly income

≈ $7,042/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,375/wk

Rent share 15.4%

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Isla vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Bunjurgen

Pop: 107 Income: $659/wk Rent: $310/wk

Charlton (Qld)

Pop: 107 Income: $823/wk Rent: $280/wk

Coverty

Pop: 107 Income: $365/wk Rent: $230/wk

Japoonvale

Pop: 107 Income: $560/wk Rent: $240/wk

Forsayth

Pop: 107 Income: $478/wk Rent: $88/wk

Bellthorpe

Pop: 108 Income: $812/wk Rent: $325/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Isla

What is the population of Isla QLD?

The population of Isla QLD is 213 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².Isla is ranked #6,791 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Isla?

The median personal income in Isla QLD is $1,025 per week, or $53,300 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.Isla is ranked #1,066 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Isla?

Median rent in Isla QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 15.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Isla ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Isla?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Isla QLD is $1,592. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Isla?

The median age in Isla QLD is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Isla a good suburb to live in?

Isla is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 213.The median income is $1,025/wk, which is above 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: 31417. All dollar figures in AUD.