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Mabuiag Island QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mabuiag Island QLD is 253 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mabuiag Island is $351 per week ($18,252 per year). Median rent in Mabuiag Island is $144 per week ($624 per month). Mabuiag Island has a median age of 21 years, younger than the national median of 38. Mabuiag Island has a population density of 40.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (56% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

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Mabuiag Island Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mabuiag Island Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$351/wk

$18,252 per year

#8810 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$144/wk

$624 per month

#8380 of 14,663

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Median Age

21years

17 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 4.3 · 1.1 per bedroom

Mabuiag Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.8% (131) Female 48.2% (122)

Population Density

40.3

people per km²

253 people · 6.3 km²

Households

4.3

Avg household size

1.1

Persons per bedroom

$933

Family income/wk

Mabuiag 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mabuiag Island Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Mabuiag Island Religion

Anglican

56.0%

No Religion

16.6%

Christian (other)

10.4%

Not stated

5.0%

SB OSB NRA OSB

3.5%

Pentecostal

3.5%

Lattr day Snts

2.7%

Catholic

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mabuiag Island Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

56.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.1%

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

Mabuiag Island Languages Spoken at Home

Other

51.2%

Australian Indigenous

48.8%

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

Mabuiag Island Employment

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Employed full-time

15.3% 22 people

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Employed part-time

14.6% 21 people

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Unemployed

4.9% 7 people

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Not in labour force

65.3% 94 people

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

Mabuiag Island Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.7%

Certificate I/II

30.3%

Bachelor Degree

10.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

10.5%

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

Mabuiag Island Occupation

Professionals

34.1%

Managers

18.2%

Community & Personal Service

18.2%

Clerical & Administrative

15.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

6.8%

Labourers

6.8%

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

Mabuiag Island Field of Study

Education

27.9%

Architecture & Building

20.9%

Health

16.3%

Management & Commerce

14.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

14.0%

Society & Culture

7.0%

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

Mabuiag Island Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mabuiag Island Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

27.3%

$800-$999/wk

9.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

21.2%

$4,000+/wk

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mabuiag Island Marital Status

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Married

17.0% 27

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Never married

83.0% 132

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mabuiag Island Ancestry

Other

84.1%

Australian

6.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.7%

English

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mabuiag Island School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

51.4%

Secondary — Government

38.9%

Pre-school

5.6%

Vocational Education

4.2%

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

Mabuiag Island Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.6% 8

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No need for assistance

98.4% 484

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

Mabuiag Island Volunteering

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Volunteer

12.3% 19

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Not a volunteer

87.7% 135

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mabuiag Island How People Get to Work

Walked only

62.5%

Car (driver)

22.9%

Did not go to work

8.3%

Bus

6.3%

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

Mabuiag Island Car Ownership

0 vehicles

74.4%

1 vehicle

25.6%

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

Mabuiag Island Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

7.5%

3 bedrooms

18.9%

4 bedrooms

43.4%

5 bedrooms

13.2%

6+ bedrooms

17.0%

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

Mabuiag Island Population Mobility

8.0%

moved in the last year

13.0%

moved in the last 5 years

13.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

37.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mabuiag Island Indigenous Population

97.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

468

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mabuiag Island Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Mental health

Asthma

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

Mabuiag Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.4%

$1-$149/wk

3.0%

$150-$299/wk

31.1%

$300-$399/wk

12.1%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

9.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mabuiag Island Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

62.8%

One parent — children under 15

21.4%

One parent — no children under 15

8.7%

Couple — no children

4.1%

Couple — no children under 15

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mabuiag Island Military Service

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Previously served

3.8% 6

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Never served

96.2% 150

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mabuiag Island Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

6.6% 10

—

Did not provide

93.4% 141

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mabuiag Island Children Ever Born

No children

54.2%

1 child

8.3%

2 children

14.6%

3 children

14.6%

5+ children

8.3%

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

Mabuiag Island Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

59.2%

5–14 hours

12.1%

15–29 hours

1.9%

30+ hours

1.9%

Did not do domestic work

24.8%

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

Mabuiag Island Household Size

1 person

16.3%

2 persons

18.4%

4 persons

6.1%

5 persons

18.4%

6+ persons

40.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mabuiag Island Where Residents Moved From

Same address

219

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

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

Mabuiag Island Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

69.6%

Blended family — no other children

17.4%

Intact family — other children present

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mabuiag Island Schools

schools nearby

government

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avg ICSEA score

total students

Tagai State College - Mabuiag 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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Mabuiag Island Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,281/wk

Median Rent $144/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.2%

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

If you earn X in Mabuiag Island

Your weekly income

≈ $5,551/month

Median rent $144/wk

Left after rent $1,137/wk

Rent share 11.2%

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Income: $331/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $19/wk

Mabuiag Island vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Hull Heads

Pop: 127 Income: $468/wk Rent: $330/wk

Crossroads

Pop: 127 Income: $731/wk Rent: $250/wk

Dakenba

Pop: 127 Income: $918/wk Rent: $165/wk

Elbow Valley

Pop: 127 Income: $656/wk Rent: $40/wk

Roseneath

Pop: 127 Income: $575/wk Rent: $220/wk

Sunnyside (Qld)

Pop: 127 Income: $862/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mabuiag Island

What is the population of Mabuiag Island QLD?

The population of Mabuiag Island QLD is 253 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 40.3 people per km².Mabuiag Island is ranked #6,393 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mabuiag Island?

The median personal income in Mabuiag Island QLD is $351 per week, or $18,252 per year.The median household income is $1,281 per week.Family income is $933 per week.Mabuiag Island is ranked #8,810 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mabuiag Island?

Median rent in Mabuiag Island QLD is $144 per week ($624 per month).Rent represents 11.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mabuiag Island ranks #8,380 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Mabuiag Island?

The median age in Mabuiag Island QLD is 21 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mabuiag Island a good suburb to live in?

Mabuiag Island is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 253.The median income is $351/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.2% 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: 31717. All dollar figures in AUD.