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Island Plantation QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Island Plantation QLD is 155 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Island Plantation is $616 per week ($32,032 per year). Median rent in Island Plantation is $315 per week ($1,365 per month). Island Plantation has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Island Plantation has a population density of 20.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Island Plantation is $1,376.

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Island Plantation Population

residents (Census 2021)

Island Plantation Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$616/wk

$32,032 per year

#6838 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$315/wk

$1,365 per month

#4253 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,376/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Island Plantation Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (75) Female 51.3% (79)

Population Density

20.1

people per km²

155 people · 7.7 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,562

Family income/wk

Island Plantation 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Island Plantation Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

62.0% 31 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.0% 19 dwellings

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

Island Plantation Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Island Plantation Religion

No Religion

44.4%

Uniting Church

10.4%

Christian (other)

10.4%

Anglican

8.9%

Not stated

7.4%

Lutheran

7.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.9%

Othr Protestnt

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Island Plantation Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

40.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

2.9%

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

Island Plantation Employment

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Employed full-time

35.9% 42 people

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Employed part-time

15.4% 18 people

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Unemployed

2.6% 3 people

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Not in labour force

46.2% 54 people

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

Island Plantation Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.2%

Bachelor Degree

15.2%

Certificate I/II

6.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.5%

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

Island Plantation Occupation

Professionals

40.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

29.7%

Community & Personal Service

18.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.8%

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

Island Plantation Field of Study

Society & Culture

33.3%

Engineering

19.4%

Health

16.7%

Management & Commerce

16.7%

Education

13.9%

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

Island Plantation Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Island Plantation Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

10.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.0%

$800-$999/wk

12.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

26.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Island Plantation Marital Status

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Married

60.8% 73

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Separated

3.3% 4

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Divorced

11.7% 14

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Widowed

4.2% 5

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Never married

20.0% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Island Plantation Ancestry

English

38.6%

Australian

26.2%

German

15.2%

Scottish

9.5%

Irish

3.8%

Italian

1.9%

Vietnamese

1.9%

Maori

1.4%

Other

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Island Plantation School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

31.0%

Secondary — Government

27.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

20.7%

Pre-school

10.3%

Vocational Education

10.3%

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

Island Plantation Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.2% 25

✅

No need for assistance

91.8% 280

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

Island Plantation Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

31.1% 37

—

Not a volunteer

68.9% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Island Plantation Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

66.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Island Plantation How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.8%

Walked only

15.3%

Did not go to work

10.2%

Car (passenger)

6.8%

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

Island Plantation Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.6%

2 vehicles

41.2%

3 vehicles

21.6%

4+ vehicles

15.7%

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

Island Plantation Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

19.6%

3 bedrooms

56.9%

4 bedrooms

17.6%

5 bedrooms

5.9%

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

Island Plantation Population Mobility

13.3%

moved in the last year

35.3%

moved in the last 5 years

7.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Island Plantation Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

302

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Island Plantation Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Cancer

Heart disease

Asthma

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

Island Plantation Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.3%

$1-$149/wk

3.6%

$150-$299/wk

9.5%

$300-$399/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

6.0%

$500-$649/wk

14.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.1%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Island Plantation Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.4%

Couple — no children

30.4%

One parent — children under 15

12.0%

Couple — no children under 15

11.2%

One parent — no children under 15

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Island Plantation Military Service

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Previously served

7.4% 9

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Never served

92.6% 112

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Island Plantation Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

18.5% 22

—

Did not provide

81.5% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Island Plantation Children Ever Born

1 child

20.0%

2 children

55.6%

3 children

24.4%

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

Island Plantation When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

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

Island Plantation Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.9%

5–14 hours

24.8%

15–29 hours

20.4%

30+ hours

17.7%

Did not do domestic work

21.2%

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

Island Plantation Household Size

1 person

21.8%

2 persons

41.8%

3 persons

25.5%

4 persons

5.5%

5 persons

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Island Plantation Where Residents Moved From

Same address

124

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Island Plantation Family Blending

Step family — no other children

58.8%

Intact family — no other children

41.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Island Plantation Schools

schools nearby

government

949

avg ICSEA score

380

total students

St Helens State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 305 students

951

ICSEA

Maryborough Special School Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 75 students

946

ICSEA

OneSchool Global QLD - Maryborough Independent

Combined

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Island Plantation Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,333/wk

Median Rent $315/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.6%

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

If you earn X in Island Plantation

Your weekly income

≈ $5,776/month

Median rent $315/wk

Left after rent $1,018/wk

Rent share 23.6%

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Island Plantation vs State & National Average

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Pop: 78 Income: $933/wk Rent: $130/wk

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Pop: 78 Income: $769/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Pop: 78 Income: $593/wk Rent: $240/wk

Mount Mort

Pop: 78 Income: $900/wk Rent: $265/wk

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Pop: 78 Income: $396/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Island Plantation

What is the population of Island Plantation QLD?

The population of Island Plantation QLD is 155 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 20.1 people per km².Island Plantation is ranked #7,679 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Island Plantation?

The median personal income in Island Plantation QLD is $616 per week, or $32,032 per year.The median household income is $1,333 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.Island Plantation is ranked #6,838 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Island Plantation?

Median rent in Island Plantation QLD is $315 per week ($1,365 per month).Rent represents 23.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Island Plantation ranks #4,253 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Island Plantation?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Island Plantation QLD is $1,376. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Island Plantation?

The median age in Island Plantation QLD is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Island Plantation a good suburb to live in?

Island Plantation is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 155.The median income is $616/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.6% 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: 31418. All dollar figures in AUD.