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Saibai Island QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Saibai Island QLD is 340 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Saibai Island is $405 per week ($21,060 per year). Median rent in Saibai Island is $115 per week ($498 per month). Saibai Island has a median age of 25 years, younger than the national median of 38. Saibai Island has a population density of 3.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

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Saibai Island Population

residents (Census 2021)

Saibai Island Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$405/wk

$21,060 per year

#8768 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$115/wk

$498 per month

#8557 of 14,663

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Median Age

25years

13 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 3.6 · 1 per bedroom

Saibai Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.7% (180) Female 46.3% (155)

Population Density

3.3

people per km²

340 people · 104.1 km²

Households

3.6

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$812

Family income/wk

Saibai 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Saibai Island Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Saibai Island Religion

Anglican

41.6%

Not stated

17.1%

No Religion

11.9%

Catholic

7.3%

Christian (other)

7.0%

Pentecostal

6.1%

Othr Protestnt

4.9%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Saibai Island Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

62.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.0%

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

Saibai Island Languages Spoken at Home

Other

50.5%

Australian Indigenous

49.5%

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

Saibai Island Employment

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Employed full-time

13.1% 26 people

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Employed part-time

8.6% 17 people

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Unemployed

9.6% 19 people

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Not in labour force

68.7% 136 people

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

Saibai Island Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

24.6%

Certificate I/II

14.5%

Bachelor Degree

13.0%

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

Saibai Island Occupation

Professionals

42.3%

Community & Personal Service

23.1%

Managers

19.2%

Sales Workers

15.4%

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

Saibai Island Field of Study

Education

33.3%

Management & Commerce

20.8%

Society & Culture

20.8%

Agriculture & Environment

12.5%

Health

12.5%

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

Saibai Island Dwelling Types

Separate house

94.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Saibai Island Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

6.5%

$300-$399/wk

11.3%

$400-$499/wk

8.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

11.3%

$800-$999/wk

19.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

16.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Saibai Island Marital Status

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Married

27.8% 57

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Separated

2.4% 5

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Widowed

2.4% 5

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Never married

67.3% 138

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Saibai Island Ancestry

Other

94.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.7%

English

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Saibai Island School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

76.9%

Secondary — Government

9.4%

Secondary — Catholic

6.8%

Pre-school

3.4%

Vocational Education

3.4%

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

Saibai Island Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.7% 40

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No need for assistance

93.3% 558

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

Saibai Island Volunteering

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Volunteer

27.3% 51

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Not a volunteer

72.7% 136

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Saibai Island How People Get to Work

Walked only

42.1%

Car (driver)

39.5%

Car (passenger)

18.4%

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

Saibai Island Car Ownership

0 vehicles

58.0%

1 vehicle

31.9%

2 vehicles

5.8%

3 vehicles

4.3%

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

Saibai Island Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

4.5%

3 bedrooms

29.9%

4 bedrooms

55.2%

6+ bedrooms

10.4%

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

Saibai Island Population Mobility

4.6%

moved in the last year

10.8%

moved in the last 5 years

35.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

29.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Saibai Island Indigenous Population

90.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

581

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Saibai Island Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Asthma

Kidney disease

Mental health

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

Saibai Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.3%

$1-$149/wk

2.0%

$150-$299/wk

33.3%

$300-$399/wk

5.3%

$400-$499/wk

10.7%

$500-$649/wk

8.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.7%

$800-$999/wk

9.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

2.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Saibai Island Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

48.5%

One parent — children under 15

39.8%

Couple — no children under 15

5.5%

Couple — no children

4.0%

One parent — no children under 15

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Saibai Island Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

1.5% 3

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Previously served

7.1% 14

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Never served

91.3% 179

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Saibai Island Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.7% 30

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Did not provide

84.3% 161

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Saibai Island Children Ever Born

No children

30.3%

1 child

36.4%

2 children

10.6%

3 children

6.1%

4 children

9.1%

5+ children

7.6%

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

Saibai Island When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Saibai Island Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

50.5%

5–14 hours

13.1%

15–29 hours

9.6%

30+ hours

6.1%

Did not do domestic work

20.7%

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

Saibai Island Household Size

1 person

21.7%

2 persons

9.6%

3 persons

20.5%

4 persons

14.5%

5 persons

9.6%

6+ persons

24.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Saibai Island Where Residents Moved From

Same address

309

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Saibai Island Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.4%

Step family — no other children

21.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Saibai Island Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $922/wk

Median Rent $115/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.5%

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

If you earn X in Saibai Island

Your weekly income

≈ $3,995/month

Median rent $115/wk

Left after rent $807/wk

Rent share 12.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cherbourg

Income: $375/wk Rent: $100/wk Save: $15/wk

Saibai Island vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Buaraba

Pop: 170 Income: $562/wk Rent: $360/wk

Garradunga

Pop: 170 Income: $818/wk Rent: $250/wk

Lagoon Pocket

Pop: 170 Income: $621/wk Rent: $400/wk

Lake Barrine

Pop: 170 Income: $730/wk Rent: $350/wk

Wowan

Pop: 170 Income: $450/wk Rent: $173/wk

Mount Isa City

Pop: 170 Income: $1,358/wk Rent: $110/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saibai Island

What is the population of Saibai Island QLD?

The population of Saibai Island QLD is 340 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.3 people per km².Saibai Island is ranked #5,756 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Saibai Island?

The median personal income in Saibai Island QLD is $405 per week, or $21,060 per year.The median household income is $922 per week.Family income is $812 per week.Saibai Island is ranked #8,768 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Saibai Island?

Median rent in Saibai Island QLD is $115 per week ($498 per month).Rent represents 12.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Saibai Island ranks #8,557 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Saibai Island?

The median age in Saibai Island QLD is 25 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Saibai Island a good suburb to live in?

Saibai Island is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 340.The median income is $405/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.5% 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: 32503. All dollar figures in AUD.