Suburbs Poruma Island

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Poruma Island QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Poruma Island QLD is 164 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Poruma Island is $559 per week ($29,068 per year). Median rent in Poruma Island is $130 per week ($563 per month). Poruma Island has a median age of 31 years, younger than the national median of 38. Poruma Island has a population density of 378.1 people per km².

The most common religion is Pentecostal (61% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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📍 Poruma Island, Queensland — 10.0502°S, 143.0694°E

🏫 Schools (1)

Poruma Island Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Poruma Island Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$559/wk
$29,068 per year
#7618 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$130/wk
$563 per month
#8442 of 14,663
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Median Age
31years
7 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 3.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Poruma Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.4% (86) Female 47.6% (78)

Population Density

378.1
people per km²
164 people · 0.4 km²

Households

3.3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,292
Family income/wk

Poruma 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
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Poruma Island Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 5 dwellings

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

Poruma Island Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Poruma Island Religion

Pentecostal
60.8%
Anglican
30.1%
Uniting Church
3.6%
Not stated
3.6%
Catholic
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Poruma Island Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
70.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.0%

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

Poruma Island Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous
50.0%
Other
50.0%

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

Poruma Island Employment

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Employed full-time
35.9% 42 people
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Employed part-time
21.4% 25 people
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Unemployed
3.4% 4 people
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Not in labour force
39.3% 46 people

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

Poruma Island Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
68.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.9%
Certificate I/II
12.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.1%

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

Poruma Island Occupation

Professionals
20.6%
Community & Personal Service
17.5%
Clerical & Administrative
17.5%
Managers
15.9%
Labourers
15.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.7%

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

Poruma Island Field of Study

Management & Commerce
31.5%
Education
20.4%
Architecture & Building
18.5%
Engineering
16.7%
Health
7.4%
Society & Culture
5.6%

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

Poruma Island Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Poruma Island Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
9.5%
$300-$399/wk
11.9%
$800-$999/wk
19.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Poruma Island Marital Status

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Married
19.0% 24
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Divorced
3.2% 4
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Widowed
3.2% 4
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Never married
74.6% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Poruma Island Ancestry

Other
81.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
9.0%
Scottish
5.8%
Irish
2.1%
English
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Poruma Island School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
70.3%
Secondary — Government
13.5%
Secondary — Catholic
8.1%
Vocational Education
8.1%

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

Poruma Island Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 308

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

Poruma Island Volunteering

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Volunteer
23.9% 28
—
Not a volunteer
76.1% 89

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Poruma Island How People Get to Work

Walked only
87.3%
Car (driver)
12.7%

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

Poruma Island Car Ownership

0 vehicles
50.0%
1 vehicle
50.0%

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

Poruma Island Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
8.2%
3 bedrooms
42.9%
4 bedrooms
24.5%
5 bedrooms
6.1%
6+ bedrooms
18.4%

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

Poruma Island Population Mobility

5.7%
moved in the last year
14.6%
moved in the last 5 years
4.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Poruma Island Indigenous Population

100.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
304
Indigenous residents
0
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Poruma Island Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
8
Asthma
5

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

Poruma Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.5%
$150-$299/wk
12.6%
$300-$399/wk
12.6%
$400-$499/wk
4.6%
$500-$649/wk
4.6%
$650-$799/wk
20.7%
$800-$999/wk
17.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Poruma Island Family Structure

One parent — children under 15
35.3%
Couple — children under 15
33.8%
One parent — no children under 15
11.5%
Couple — no children
10.1%
Couple — no children under 15
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Poruma Island Military Service

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Previously served
11.4% 14
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Never served
88.6% 109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Poruma Island Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.1% 18
—
Did not provide
84.9% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Poruma Island Children Ever Born

No children
28.2%
1 child
15.4%
2 children
48.7%
5+ children
7.7%

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

Poruma Island Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.8%
5–14 hours
16.1%
15–29 hours
35.6%
30+ hours
20.3%
Did not do domestic work
10.2%

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

Poruma Island Household Size

1 person
22.8%
2 persons
10.5%
3 persons
19.3%
4 persons
22.8%
5 persons
8.8%
6+ persons
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Poruma Island Where Residents Moved From

Same address
149
Moved — same area (SA2)
4
Moved from QLD
3

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

Poruma Island Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Poruma Island Schools

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

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,399/wk
Median Rent $130/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.3%

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

If you earn X in Poruma Island

≈ $6,062/month
Median rent $130/wk
Left after rent $1,269/wk
Rent share 9.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cunnamulla
Income: $591/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $5/wk

Poruma Island vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Cowley
Pop: 82 Income: $819/wk Rent: $240/wk
Hibernia
Pop: 82 Income: $877/wk Rent: $375/wk
Rockmount
Pop: 82 Income: $456/wk Rent: $400/wk
Teelba
Pop: 82 Income: $599/wk Rent: $143/wk
Wheatlands
Pop: 82 Income: $488/wk Rent: $200/wk
Yarranlea
Pop: 82 Income: $820/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Poruma Island

What is the population of Poruma Island QLD?

The population of Poruma Island QLD is 164 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 378.1 people per km².Poruma Island is ranked #7,503 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Poruma Island?

The median personal income in Poruma Island QLD is $559 per week, or $29,068 per year.The median household income is $1,399 per week.Family income is $1,292 per week.Poruma Island is ranked #7,618 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Poruma Island?

Median rent in Poruma Island QLD is $130 per week ($563 per month).Rent represents 9.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Poruma Island ranks #8,442 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Poruma Island?

The median age in Poruma Island QLD is 31 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Poruma Island a good suburb to live in?

Poruma Island is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 164.The median income is $559/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.3% 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: 32355. All dollar figures in AUD.