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Magnetic Island
QLDMagnetic Island is a growing suburb in QLD with 2,658 residents.
- SA2 code
- 318021483
- State
- QLD
Population
2,658
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
+9.2%
3yr: +5.4% · 10yr: +10.4%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$290/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$1,001/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Magnetic Island (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +5.4%5yr: +9.2%10yr: +10.4%Total: +27.2%
Population grew from 2,090 to 2,658 over 24 years, averaging 1.0% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Almost entirely detached houses (84.5%), owner-occupied (72%), built for families (43% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Houses 85%
879 houses97 townhouses64 apartments
Tenure
Owned 49%
Mortgage 23%
Renting 28%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
67 (6.6%)
2 bed
350 (34.4%)
3 bed
442 (43.5%)
4 bed
128 (12.6%)
5 bed
25 (2.5%)
6+ bed
5 (0.5%)