Bamaga

QLD 4876 • Rest of QLD

1,186
Population (2021)
$38,948
Median Income
66.23 km²
Area
71m
Elevation

About Bamaga

Bamaga is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Queensland, located within the Northern Peninsula Area (Regional Council) area. With a population of 1,186 and a median income of $38,948, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 66.23 km² at an elevation of 71m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of QLD.

The area offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with open spaces, local farms, and a tight-knit community atmosphere. Residents enjoy the tranquility of country living while still having access to essential amenities. Bamaga is ideal for those seeking a slower pace of life away from the urban hustle.

Bamaga falls under postcode 4876 and is governed by Northern Peninsula Area Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cook electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4876
Urban Area
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Rural
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-10.85°, 142.43°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
66.23 km²
Elevation
71m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$120
Avg Household Size
3.4 people
Median Age
25 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,164
Census 2021
1,186
1.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,536
Income 2021
$38,948
31.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,019
Born Overseas 38

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 9
  • 2. Papua New Guinea 8
  • 3. Fiji 7
  • 4. England 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian Aboriginal 388
English 82
Australian 65
Irish 30
Scottish 18
Maori 16
German 12
Filipino 8
Italian 6
Greek 3

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

975
Both parents born in Australia
46
Both parents born overseas
44
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
74.8%
No Religion
12.0%
Islam
0.3%
Buddhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
125 (10.5%)
5-14 years
269 (22.7%)
15-19 years
104 (8.8%)
20-24 years
96 (8.1%)
25-34 years
170 (14.3%)
35-44 years
149 (12.6%)
45-54 years
121 (10.2%)
55-64 years
101 (8.5%)
65-74 years
47 (4.0%)
75-84 years
8 (0.7%)
85+ years
0 (0.0%)

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