Dominant Age
10-14
10.0% of population
Top Overseas Born
PNG
1.1% · 85.5% Australian-born
Top Religion
Anglican
32.0% of residents
Household Type
Couples with children
29.2% of dwellings
Social Housing
35.7%
265 dwellings
Who lives in Thursday Island?
Residents aged 10-14 make up the largest age group in Thursday Island at 10.0% of the population. 85.5% of residents were born in Australia, with PNG the most common overseas birthplace at 1.1%. The most common religious affiliation is Anglican, at 32.0% of residents. Couples with children are the most common household type, accounting for 29.2% of all dwellings. Social housing makes up 35.7% of the suburb's housing stock.
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