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Warraber Islet QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Warraber Islet QLD is 287 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Warraber Islet is $386 per week ($20,072 per year). Median rent in Warraber Islet is $125 per week ($542 per month). Warraber Islet has a median age of 26 years, younger than the national median of 38. Warraber Islet has a population density of 362.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (29% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

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Warraber Islet Population

residents (Census 2021)

Warraber Islet Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$386/wk

$20,072 per year

#8792 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$125/wk

$542 per month

#8470 of 14,663

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Median Age

26years

12 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 3.9 · 1 per bedroom

Warraber Islet Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (142) Female 49.5% (139)

Population Density

362.6

people per km²

287 people · 0.8 km²

Households

3.9

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,036

Family income/wk

Warraber Islet 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Warraber Islet Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Warraber Islet Religion

Anglican

28.9%

Pentecostal

22.0%

Christian (other)

21.6%

No Religion

17.4%

Catholic

4.9%

Not stated

4.2%

Uniting Church

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Warraber Islet Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

61.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.7%

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

Warraber Islet Languages Spoken at Home

Other

50.8%

Australian Indigenous

49.2%

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

Warraber Islet Employment

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Employed full-time

25.5% 47 people

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Employed part-time

13.6% 25 people

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Unemployed

6.0% 11 people

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Not in labour force

54.9% 101 people

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

Warraber Islet Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

74.7%

Certificate I/II

16.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

5.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.0%

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

Warraber Islet Occupation

Professionals

23.6%

Managers

18.2%

Labourers

18.2%

Community & Personal Service

16.4%

Clerical & Administrative

9.1%

Sales Workers

7.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.3%

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

Warraber Islet Field of Study

Management & Commerce

29.0%

Engineering

25.8%

Education

19.4%

Architecture & Building

16.1%

Health

9.7%

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

Warraber Islet Dwelling Types

Separate house

90.5%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Warraber Islet Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

5.2%

$400-$499/wk

5.2%

$500-$649/wk

6.9%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

12.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Warraber Islet Marital Status

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Married

21.7% 41

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Separated

4.8% 9

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Divorced

3.7% 7

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Widowed

4.8% 9

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Never married

65.1% 123

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Warraber Islet Ancestry

Other

85.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

11.4%

French

1.3%

Irish

1.3%

English

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Warraber Islet School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

61.3%

Vocational Education

12.5%

Secondary — Catholic

11.3%

Pre-school

10.0%

Secondary — Government

5.0%

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

Warraber Islet Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.0% 11

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No need for assistance

98.0% 528

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

Warraber Islet Volunteering

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Volunteer

15.3% 27

—

Not a volunteer

84.7% 150

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Warraber Islet How People Get to Work

Walked only

71.2%

Car (driver)

22.7%

Car (passenger)

6.1%

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

Warraber Islet Car Ownership

0 vehicles

64.8%

1 vehicle

29.6%

2 vehicles

5.6%

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

Warraber Islet Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

11.9%

3 bedrooms

41.8%

4 bedrooms

14.9%

5 bedrooms

16.4%

6+ bedrooms

14.9%

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

Warraber Islet Population Mobility

4.1%

moved in the last year

20.8%

moved in the last 5 years

17.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

43.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Warraber Islet Indigenous Population

99.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

552

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Warraber Islet Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Heart disease

Mental health

Asthma

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

Warraber Islet Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.7%

$1-$149/wk

6.3%

$150-$299/wk

34.1%

$300-$399/wk

11.1%

$400-$499/wk

6.3%

$500-$649/wk

2.4%

$650-$799/wk

15.9%

$800-$999/wk

4.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

2.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Warraber Islet Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

61.3%

One parent — children under 15

22.5%

Couple — no children

7.1%

One parent — no children under 15

5.8%

Couple — no children under 15

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Warraber Islet Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

2.2% 4

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Previously served

6.0% 11

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Never served

91.8% 167

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Warraber Islet Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.4% 27

—

Did not provide

84.6% 148

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Warraber Islet Children Ever Born

No children

42.2%

1 child

6.3%

2 children

35.9%

3 children

10.9%

5+ children

4.7%

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

Warraber Islet Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

26.1%

5–14 hours

28.9%

15–29 hours

26.1%

30+ hours

6.1%

Did not do domestic work

12.8%

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

Warraber Islet Household Size

1 person

28.3%

2 persons

11.7%

3 persons

11.7%

4 persons

13.3%

5 persons

6.7%

6+ persons

28.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Warraber Islet Where Residents Moved From

Same address

255

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from WA

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

Warraber Islet Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

75.0%

Step family — no other children

12.5%

Blended family — no other children

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Warraber Islet Schools

schools nearby

government

—

avg ICSEA score

total students

Tagai State College - Warraber 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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Warraber Islet Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,125/wk

Median Rent $125/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.1%

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

If you earn X in Warraber Islet

Your weekly income

≈ $4,875/month

Median rent $125/wk

Left after rent $1,000/wk

Rent share 11.1%

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Warraber Islet vs State & National Average

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Pop: 144 Income: $636/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Pop: 145 Income: $496/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 145 Income: $809/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 145 Income: $422/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Pop: 145 Income: $593/wk Rent: $160/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Warraber Islet

What is the population of Warraber Islet QLD?

The population of Warraber Islet QLD is 287 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 362.6 people per km².Warraber Islet is ranked #6,108 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Warraber Islet?

The median personal income in Warraber Islet QLD is $386 per week, or $20,072 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,036 per week.Warraber Islet is ranked #8,792 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Warraber Islet?

Median rent in Warraber Islet QLD is $125 per week ($542 per month).Rent represents 11.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Warraber Islet ranks #8,470 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Warraber Islet?

The median age in Warraber Islet QLD is 26 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Warraber Islet a good suburb to live in?

Warraber Islet is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 287.The median income is $386/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.1% 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: 32995. All dollar figures in AUD.