Masig Island QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Masig Island QLD is 283 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Masig Island is $423 per week ($21,996 per year). Median rent in Masig Island is $150 per week ($650 per month). Masig Island has a median age of 28 years, younger than the national median of 38. Masig Island has a population density of 179.8 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (49% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

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Masig Island Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Masig Island Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$423/wk
$21,996 per year
#8743 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
#8205 of 14,663
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Median Age
28years
10 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 3.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Masig Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.9% (157) Female 44.1% (124)

Population Density

179.8
people per km²
283 people · 1.6 km²

Households

3.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$955
Family income/wk

Masig 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
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Masig Island Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 4 dwellings

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

Masig Island Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Masig Island Religion

Anglican
48.8%
Pentecostal
23.2%
No Religion
15.6%
Not stated
4.8%
SB OSB NRA OSB
3.8%
Christian (other)
2.8%
Othr Protestnt
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Masig Island Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.2%

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

Masig Island Languages Spoken at Home

Other
50.2%
Australian Indigenous
49.8%

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

Masig Island Employment

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Employed full-time
17.8% 29 people
Employed part-time
11.0% 18 people
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Unemployed
6.1% 10 people
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Not in labour force
65.0% 106 people

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

Masig Island Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
56.1%
Certificate I/II
28.8%
Bachelor Degree
7.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
7.6%

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

Masig Island Occupation

Professionals
37.5%
Community & Personal Service
25.0%
Labourers
18.8%
Clerical & Administrative
9.4%
Sales Workers
9.4%

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

Masig Island Field of Study

Education
36.4%
Management & Commerce
24.2%
Health
21.2%
Engineering
9.1%
Agriculture & Environment
9.1%

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

Masig Island Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Masig Island Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
4.1%
$300-$399/wk
10.8%
$400-$499/wk
4.1%
$500-$649/wk
6.8%
$650-$799/wk
13.5%
$800-$999/wk
8.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
17.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
5.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Masig Island Marital Status

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Married
14.8% 27
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Separated
3.3% 6
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Divorced
1.6% 3
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Widowed
4.4% 8
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Never married
75.8% 138

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Masig Island Ancestry

Other
73.4%
Aboriginal Australianralian
19.7%
English
2.3%
Filipino
2.0%
Scottish
1.7%
Australian
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Masig Island School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
72.2%
Secondary — Government
12.5%
Pre-school
8.3%
Vocational Education
6.9%

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

Masig Island Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.5% 29
No need for assistance
94.5% 498

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

Masig Island Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.7% 44
Not a volunteer
74.3% 127

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Masig Island How People Get to Work

Walked only
57.1%
Car (driver)
26.8%
Did not go to work
10.7%
Car (passenger)
5.4%

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

Masig Island Car Ownership

0 vehicles
55.2%
1 vehicle
32.8%
2 vehicles
11.9%

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

Masig Island Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
4.4%
3 bedrooms
22.1%
4 bedrooms
27.9%
5 bedrooms
33.8%
6+ bedrooms
11.8%

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

Masig Island Population Mobility

12.5%
moved in the last year
22.4%
moved in the last 5 years
11.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
32.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Masig Island Indigenous Population

93.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
506
Indigenous residents
34
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Masig Island Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
9
Diabetes
6
Heart disease
6
Mental health
6

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

Masig Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.4%
$1-$149/wk
3.4%
$150-$299/wk
31.6%
$300-$399/wk
13.7%
$400-$499/wk
6.0%
$500-$649/wk
11.1%
$650-$799/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
3.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
3.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
2.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Masig Island Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
48.4%
One parent — children under 15
28.6%
Couple — no children
12.2%
One parent — no children under 15
6.6%
Couple — no children under 15
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Masig Island Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves
2.3% 4
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Previously served
9.9% 17
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Never served
87.7% 150

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Masig Island Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.6% 30
Did not provide
82.4% 140

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Masig Island Children Ever Born

No children
40.7%
1 child
13.0%
2 children
16.7%
3 children
9.3%
4 children
14.8%
5+ children
5.6%

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

Masig Island Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.4%
5–14 hours
13.4%
15–29 hours
1.7%
30+ hours
25.0%
Did not do domestic work
42.4%

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

Masig Island Household Size

1 person
29.7%
2 persons
20.3%
3 persons
10.8%
4 persons
4.1%
5 persons
12.2%
6+ persons
23.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Masig Island Where Residents Moved From

Same address
224
Moved — same area (SA2)
18
Moved from QLD
11
Moved from VIC
3

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

Masig Island Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
83.3%
Intact family — other children present
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Masig Island Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
avg ICSEA score
0
total students
Tagai State College - Yorke 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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Masig Island Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $949/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.8%

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

If you earn X in Masig Island

≈ $4,112/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $799/wk
Rent share 15.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Masig Island vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Masig Island

What is the population of Masig Island QLD?

The population of Masig Island QLD is 283 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 179.8 people per km².Masig Island is ranked #6,146 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Masig Island?

The median personal income in Masig Island QLD is $423 per week, or $21,996 per year.The median household income is $949 per week.Family income is $955 per week.Masig Island is ranked #8,743 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Masig Island?

Median rent in Masig Island QLD is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 15.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Masig Island ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Masig Island?

The median age in Masig Island QLD is 28 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Masig Island a good suburb to live in?

Masig Island is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 283.The median income is $423/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31783. All dollar figures in AUD.