Suburbs Ugar Island

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Ugar Island QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ugar Island QLD is 69 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ugar Island is $518 per week ($26,936 per year). Median rent in Ugar Island is $119 per week ($516 per month). Ugar Island has a median age of 29 years, younger than the national median of 38. Ugar Island has a population density of 189.8 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

Ugar Island Map

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📍 Ugar Island, Queensland — 9.5076°S, 143.5452°E

🏫 Schools (1)

Ugar Island Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Ugar Island Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$518/wk
$26,936 per year
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Median Rent
$119/wk
$516 per month
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Median Age
29years
9 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 3.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Ugar Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.7% (31) Female 52.3% (34)

Population Density

189.8
people per km²
69 people · 0.4 km²

Households

3.4
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$949
Family income/wk

Ugar Island Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Ugar Island Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Ugar Island Religion

Anglican
54.3%
Pentecostal
20.0%
Not stated
15.7%
Christian (other)
5.7%
No Religion
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ugar Island Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
66.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.8%

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

Ugar Island Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous
52.4%
Other
47.6%

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

Ugar Island Employment

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Employed full-time
34.8% 16 people
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Employed part-time
8.7% 4 people
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Not in labour force
56.5% 26 people

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

Ugar Island Qualifications

Certificate I/II
55.6%
Certificate III/IV
44.4%

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

Ugar Island Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Professionals
50.0%

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

Ugar Island Field of Study

Management & Commerce
62.5%
Engineering
18.8%
Education
18.8%

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

Ugar Island Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ugar Island Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ugar Island Marital Status

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Married
14.0% 6
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Widowed
11.6% 5
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Never married
74.4% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ugar Island Ancestry

Other
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ugar Island School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
60.0%
Secondary — Government
20.0%
Vocational Education
20.0%

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

Ugar Island Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
7.4% 10
✅
No need for assistance
92.6% 125

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

Ugar Island Volunteering

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Volunteer
29.3% 12
—
Not a volunteer
70.7% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ugar Island How People Get to Work

Walked only
100.0%

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

Ugar Island Car Ownership

0 vehicles
47.4%
1 vehicle
36.8%
3 vehicles
15.8%

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

Ugar Island Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
17.6%
3 bedrooms
58.8%
5 bedrooms
23.5%

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

Ugar Island Population Mobility

6.7%
moved in the last year
21.1%
moved in the last 5 years
5.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
42.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ugar Island Indigenous Population

100.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
113
Indigenous residents
0
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ugar Island Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
4

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

Ugar Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
29.4%
$500-$649/wk
23.5%
$650-$799/wk
17.6%
$800-$999/wk
29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ugar Island Family Structure

One parent — children under 15
57.1%
Couple — children under 15
28.6%
Couple — no children
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ugar Island Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.7% 7
—
Did not provide
83.3% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ugar Island Children Ever Born

No children
70.0%
4 children
30.0%

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

Ugar Island Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
7.3%
5–14 hours
19.5%
15–29 hours
17.1%
30+ hours
19.5%
Did not do domestic work
36.6%

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

Ugar Island Household Size

1 person
21.1%
3 persons
31.6%
4 persons
15.8%
6+ persons
31.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ugar Island Where Residents Moved From

Same address
56
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Ugar Island Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
—
avg ICSEA score
0
total students
Tagai State College - Stephen Island Campus Government
Primary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

View all schools in Ugar Island with map →

Ugar Island Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $900/wk
Median Rent $119/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.2%

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

If you earn X in Ugar Island

≈ $3,900/month
Median rent $119/wk
Left after rent $781/wk
Rent share 13.2%

Ugar Island vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Doongul
Pop: 35 Income: $412/wk
Bargunyah
Pop: 35 Income: $537/wk
Beach Holm
Pop: 35 Income: $725/wk Rent: $180/wk
Beilba
Pop: 35 Income: $1,624/wk
Cannindah
Pop: 35 Income: $537/wk
Chinghee Creek
Pop: 35 Income: $556/wk

Compare Ugar Island

Ugar Island vs Doongul →Ugar Island vs Bargunyah →Ugar Island vs Beach Holm →Ugar Island vs Beilba →

Frequently Asked Questions About Ugar Island

What is the population of Ugar Island QLD?

The population of Ugar Island QLD is 69 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 189.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Ugar Island?

The median personal income in Ugar Island QLD is $518 per week, or $26,936 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $949 per week.

How much is rent in Ugar Island?

Median rent in Ugar Island QLD is $119 per week ($516 per month).Rent represents 13.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Ugar Island?

The median age in Ugar Island QLD is 29 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ugar Island a good suburb to live in?

Ugar Island is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 69.The median income is $518/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.2% 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: 32893. All dollar figures in AUD.