Rita Island Demographics (QLD) Local Stats

Rita Island (4807) is a suburb of Northern, Townsville, Queensland. It is about 1037 kms from QLD's capital city of Brisbane. Rita Island is in the federal electorate of Dawson.

In the 2006 Census the population of Rita Island is 150 and is comprised of 48.3% males and 51.7% females.

The median/average age of the Rita Island population is 51 years of age, 14 years above the Australian average.

The country of birth of people living in Rita Island is 94% Australia, 2% Italy.

96.6% of people speak English as their first language, 2.7% speak Italian.

The religious make up of Rita Island is 34.2% Catholic, 24.2% Anglican, 14.8% Presbyterian and Reformed, 12.1% No Religion, 7.4% Uniting Church.

72.5% of people are married, 13.7% have never married and 7.6% are separated or divorced. There are 9 widowed people living in Rita Island.

60.2% of the people living in Rita Island are employed full time, while 28.4% are employed on a part time basis. Rita Island has a below average unemployment rate of 0% and 40 people are not part of the labour force.

The average individual income is $440.00 per week and the average household income is $933.00 per week.

The average rent in Rita Island is $70 per week and the average mortgage repayment is $834 per month. 54.3% are fully owned, and 25.7% are in the process of being purchased by home loan mortgage. 15.7% of homes are rented.

Check out FY 2013 Tax Stats for Rita Island postcode 4807