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Keriri Island QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Keriri Island QLD is 261 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Keriri Island is $453 per week ($23,556 per year). Median rent in Keriri Island is $120 per week ($520 per month). Keriri Island has a median age of 23 years, younger than the national median of 38. Keriri Island has a population density of 16.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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Keriri Island Population

residents (Census 2021)

Keriri Island Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$453/wk

$23,556 per year

#8624 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$120/wk

$520 per month

#8508 of 14,663

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Median Age

23years

15 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 3.4 · 1.1 per bedroom

Keriri Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (128) Female 51.1% (134)

Population Density

16.7

people per km²

261 people · 15.6 km²

Households

3.4

Avg household size

1.1

Persons per bedroom

$1,024

Family income/wk

Keriri 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

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Keriri Island Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 14 dwellings

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

Keriri Island Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Keriri Island Religion

Catholic

46.7%

Not stated

21.0%

No Religion

10.9%

Anglican

7.4%

Christian (other)

5.1%

Pentecostal

4.7%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

2.7%

Lattr day Snts

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Keriri Island Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

70.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.9%

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

Keriri Island Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

50.6%

Other

49.4%

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

Keriri Island Employment

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Employed full-time

36.0% 59 people

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Employed part-time

7.9% 13 people

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Unemployed

7.3% 12 people

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Not in labour force

48.8% 80 people

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

Keriri Island Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

63.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.4%

Certificate I/II

13.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.8%

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

Keriri Island Occupation

Community & Personal Service

29.6%

Professionals

14.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.0%

Labourers

13.0%

Managers

11.1%

Clerical & Administrative

11.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.4%

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

Keriri Island Field of Study

Engineering

25.0%

Architecture & Building

14.3%

Society & Culture

14.3%

Management & Commerce

14.3%

Education

10.7%

Agriculture & Environment

8.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.1%

Health

5.4%

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

Keriri Island Dwelling Types

Separate house

81.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Keriri Island Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

5.3%

$400-$499/wk

8.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.5%

$800-$999/wk

10.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Keriri Island Marital Status

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Married

27.7% 46

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Widowed

5.4% 9

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Never married

66.9% 111

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Keriri Island Ancestry

Other

66.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

31.4%

English

1.1%

Filipino

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Keriri Island School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

37.4%

Secondary — Government

29.7%

Primary — Government

20.9%

Pre-school

8.8%

Vocational Education

3.3%

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

Keriri Island Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.1% 16

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No need for assistance

96.9% 508

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

Keriri Island Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.2% 34

—

Not a volunteer

79.8% 134

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Keriri Island How People Get to Work

Other

46.2%

Walked only

28.8%

Car (driver)

19.2%

Car (passenger)

5.8%

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

Keriri Island Car Ownership

0 vehicles

46.4%

1 vehicle

42.0%

2 vehicles

11.6%

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

Keriri Island Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

35.8%

3 bedrooms

29.9%

4 bedrooms

29.9%

5 bedrooms

4.5%

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

Keriri Island Population Mobility

5.0%

moved in the last year

40.4%

moved in the last 5 years

14.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Keriri Island Indigenous Population

97.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

500

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Keriri Island Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

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

Keriri Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

21.5%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

13.3%

$300-$399/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

3.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.2%

$650-$799/wk

21.5%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Keriri Island Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

55.4%

One parent — children under 15

15.9%

Couple — no children

12.0%

One parent — no children under 15

9.4%

Couple — no children under 15

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Keriri Island Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

2.3% 4

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Previously served

4.6% 8

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Never served

93.1% 163

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Keriri Island Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

21.1% 36

—

Did not provide

78.9% 135

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Keriri Island Children Ever Born

No children

40.3%

1 child

14.5%

2 children

19.4%

3 children

9.7%

4 children

6.5%

5+ children

9.7%

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

Keriri Island Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.8%

5–14 hours

18.1%

15–29 hours

27.1%

30+ hours

15.3%

Did not do domestic work

19.8%

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

Keriri Island Household Size

1 person

16.9%

2 persons

18.1%

3 persons

20.5%

4 persons

15.7%

5 persons

9.6%

6+ persons

19.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Keriri Island Where Residents Moved From

Same address

246

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Keriri Island Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

75.8%

Step family — no other children

15.2%

Intact family — other children present

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Keriri Island Schools

schools nearby

government

—

avg ICSEA score

total students

Tagai State College - Thursday Island Secondary Government

Secondary

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School Waiben - Hammond Island Campus Catholic

Primary

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

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Keriri Island Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $933/wk

Median Rent $120/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.9%

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

If you earn X in Keriri Island

Your weekly income

≈ $4,043/month

Median rent $120/wk

Left after rent $813/wk

Rent share 12.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cherbourg

Income: $375/wk Rent: $100/wk Save: $20/wk

Keriri Island vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Dulacca

Pop: 131 Income: $762/wk Rent: $130/wk

Braemore

Pop: 131 Income: $490/wk Rent: $230/wk

Dauan Island

Pop: 131 Income: $550/wk Rent: $150/wk

Jundah

Pop: 131 Income: $887/wk Rent: $100/wk

Machine Creek

Pop: 131 Income: $850/wk Rent: $200/wk

Swanfels

Pop: 131 Income: $678/wk Rent: $315/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Keriri Island

What is the population of Keriri Island QLD?

The population of Keriri Island QLD is 261 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 16.7 people per km².Keriri Island is ranked #6,327 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Keriri Island?

The median personal income in Keriri Island QLD is $453 per week, or $23,556 per year.The median household income is $933 per week.Family income is $1,024 per week.Keriri Island is ranked #8,624 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Keriri Island?

Median rent in Keriri Island QLD is $120 per week ($520 per month).Rent represents 12.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Keriri Island ranks #8,508 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Keriri Island?

The median age in Keriri Island QLD is 23 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Keriri Island a good suburb to live in?

Keriri Island is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 261.The median income is $453/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.9% 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: 31515. All dollar figures in AUD.