Bamaga, QLD: suburb profile
The population of Bamaga QLD is 1,186 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bamaga is $749 per week ($38,948 per year). Median rent in Bamaga is $120 per week ($520 per month). Bamaga has a median age of 25 years, younger than the national median of 38. Bamaga has a population density of 18 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Bamaga is New Zealand. The most common religion is Pentecostal (30.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous Languages.
There were 676 recorded offences in Bamaga in 2025-26, a rate of 570 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (131 offences).
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.
Bamaga vs the typical QLD suburb
The median personal income in Bamaga is $749 a week, in line with the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 756th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $120 a week, $200 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 7.4% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 25, 17 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).
| Measure | Bamaga | Typical QLD | Difference | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $749/wk | $747/wk | +0% | $766/wk |
| Household income | $1,630/wk | $1,593/wk | +2% | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $120/wk | $320/wk | −63% | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $0/mo | $1,625/mo | −100% | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 25 | 42 | −17 yrs | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 7.4% | 20.4% | −13.1 pts | 20.3% |
Bamaga Population
1,186 residents at the 2021 Census.
Bamaga Median Income & Rent
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.
Bamaga Rent Prices & Affordability
7% of median household income goes on median rent
Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.
Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.
Median rent in Bamaga against your income
Bamaga Map
People in Bamaga
Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL
Ancestry
Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL
Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL
Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL
Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL
Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL
Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL
Homes in Bamaga
Housing Tenure
Of the 288 occupied private dwellings in Bamaga at the 2021 Census, 93.8% were rented, 1.0% owned outright and 0.0% owned with a mortgage.
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL
Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Work, income and education in Bamaga
Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL
Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation
Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL
Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL
How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Education Level
Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL
Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL
Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL
School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL
More from the 2021 Census
Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL
Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL
Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL
When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL
Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL
Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL
Bamaga Crime Statistics
676 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.
Total offences by year
Source: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bamaga
What is the population of Bamaga QLD?
The population of Bamaga QLD is 1,186 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 18 people per km². Bamaga is ranked #3,725 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Bamaga?
The median personal income in Bamaga QLD is $749 per week, or $38,948 per year. The median household income is $1,630 per week. Family income is $1,522 per week. Bamaga is ranked #4,532 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Bamaga?
Median rent in Bamaga QLD is $120 per week ($520 per month). Rent represents 7.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Bamaga ranks #8,508 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What is the median age in Bamaga?
The median age in Bamaga QLD is 25 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Bamaga a good suburb to live in?
Bamaga is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,186. The median income is $749/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30135. All dollar figures in AUD.