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Torres Strait Islands

QLD

Torres Strait Islands is a declining suburb in QLD with 4,298 residents.

SA2 code
315011402
State
QLD

Population

4,298

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

-1.3%

3yr: +0.4% · 10yr: -9.2%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$130/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$976/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Torres Strait Islands (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +0.4%5yr: -1.3%10yr: -9.2%Total: +1.3%

Population grew from 4,244 to 4,298 over 24 years, averaging 0.1% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 56.8%

Almost entirely detached houses (96.3%), rental-heavy (93.2% renting).

Dwelling mix

Houses 96%
955 houses32 townhouses5 apartments

Tenure

Renting 93%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed
19 (1.9%)
2 bed
123 (12.3%)
3 bed
311 (31.2%)
4 bed
316 (31.7%)
5 bed
126 (12.6%)
6+ bed
103 (10.3%)

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