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Rita Island QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rita Island QLD is 172 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rita Island is $768 per week ($39,936 per year). Median rent in Rita Island is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Rita Island has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Rita Island has a population density of 2.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rita Island is England. The most common religion is Catholic (26% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rita Island is $1,083.

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Rita Island Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rita Island Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$768/wk

$39,936 per year

#4169 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Rita Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (90) Female 50.3% (91)

Population Density

2.1

people per km²

172 people · 83.2 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,083

Family income/wk

Rita Island Age Distribution

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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rita Island Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.1% 39 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

33.9% 20 dwellings

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

Rita Island Country of Birth

Australia

94.5%

England

5.5%

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

Rita Island Religion

Catholic

25.9%

No Religion

22.4%

Not stated

18.2%

Anglican

12.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

12.9%

Uniting Church

5.3%

Lutheran

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rita Island Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

45.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

31.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

13.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.5%

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

Rita Island Employment

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Employed full-time

48.7% 55 people

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Employed part-time

22.1% 25 people

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Not in labour force

29.2% 33 people

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

Rita Island Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

73.9%

Bachelor Degree

15.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

10.9%

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

Rita Island Occupation

Managers

29.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

24.4%

Community & Personal Service

19.5%

Clerical & Administrative

9.8%

Sales Workers

9.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.3%

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

Rita Island Field of Study

Engineering

44.1%

Management & Commerce

20.6%

Architecture & Building

17.6%

Health

8.8%

Education

8.8%

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

Rita Island Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rita Island Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

12.1%

$400-$499/wk

9.1%

$500-$649/wk

7.6%

$650-$799/wk

4.5%

$800-$999/wk

6.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

9.1%

$4,000+/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rita Island Marital Status

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Married

49.4% 77

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Separated

2.6% 4

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Divorced

7.1% 11

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Widowed

8.3% 13

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Never married

32.7% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rita Island Ancestry

Australian

39.9%

English

31.8%

Scottish

8.1%

German

7.1%

Italian

6.1%

Irish

3.5%

Other

2.0%

Dutch

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rita Island School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

33.3%

Primary — Government

30.3%

Secondary — Catholic

18.2%

Primary — Catholic

9.1%

Vocational Education

9.1%

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

Rita Island Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.4% 18

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No need for assistance

93.6% 265

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

Rita Island Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.7% 23

—

Not a volunteer

81.3% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rita Island Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

15.0%

$600-$799/mo

25.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rita Island How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.7%

Did not go to work

9.8%

Walked only

4.9%

Car (passenger)

3.7%

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

Rita Island Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.9%

1 vehicle

19.1%

2 vehicles

44.1%

3 vehicles

26.5%

4+ vehicles

4.4%

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

Rita Island Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.5%

2 bedrooms

22.4%

3 bedrooms

64.2%

4 bedrooms

9.0%

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

Rita Island Population Mobility

7.2%

moved in the last year

20.3%

moved in the last 5 years

2.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rita Island Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

285

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rita Island Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Mental health

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

Rita Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.8%

$1-$149/wk

2.8%

$150-$299/wk

7.3%

$300-$399/wk

6.4%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

15.6%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.8%

$3,500+/wk

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rita Island Family Structure

Couple — no children

45.0%

Couple — children under 15

39.2%

Couple — no children under 15

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rita Island Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.1% 19

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Did not provide

84.9% 107

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rita Island Children Ever Born

No children

32.4%

2 children

43.2%

3 children

8.1%

4 children

16.2%

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

Rita Island When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

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

Rita Island Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.8%

5–14 hours

35.5%

15–29 hours

13.2%

30+ hours

11.6%

Did not do domestic work

19.8%

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

Rita Island Household Size

1 person

32.3%

2 persons

46.2%

3 persons

15.4%

4 persons

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rita Island Where Residents Moved From

Same address

128

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Rita Island Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.0%

Step family — no other children

19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rita Island Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,395/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.9%

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

If you earn X in Rita Island

Your weekly income

≈ $6,045/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,145/wk

Rent share 17.9%

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Income: $869/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

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Rita Island vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Downsfield

Pop: 86 Income: $406/wk Rent: $380/wk

Binjour

Pop: 86 Income: $575/wk Rent: $180/wk

Coringa

Pop: 86 Income: $485/wk Rent: $215/wk

Crinum

Pop: 86 Income: $850/wk Rent: $350/wk

Guluguba

Pop: 86 Income: $621/wk Rent: $50/wk

Marys Creek

Pop: 86 Income: $530/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rita Island

What is the population of Rita Island QLD?

The population of Rita Island QLD is 172 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.1 people per km².Rita Island is ranked #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rita Island?

The median personal income in Rita Island QLD is $768 per week, or $39,936 per year.The median household income is $1,395 per week.Family income is $2,083 per week.Rita Island is ranked #4,169 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rita Island?

Median rent in Rita Island QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 17.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Rita Island ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rita Island?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rita Island QLD is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rita Island?

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

Is Rita Island a good suburb to live in?

Rita Island is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 172.The median income is $768/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.9% 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: 32434. All dollar figures in AUD.