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Queensland · Postcode 4184
Russell Island postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 42 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Russell Island at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Russell Island ranks: household income sits in the bottom 10% of QLD suburbs; SEIFA decile 1 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Russell Island vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Russell Island | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $756 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $260 -QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $867 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 59 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 14.4% +QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Russell Island is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4184. It lies roughly 42 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Redland.
According to the 2021 Census, Russell Island has a population of 3,698 with a median age of 59. The median weekly household income is $756, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 14.4%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 194 (5.2% of residents).
Housing in Russell Island includes a median weekly rent of $260, median monthly mortgage repayment of $867, with 1,760 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 73.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Russell Island scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Russell Island is served by Russell Island State School.
Russell Island is part of the Cleveland - Stradbroke statistical area in Queensland.
Russell Island details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4184 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 3,698 |
| Median Age | 59 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $756/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $449/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $260 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $867 |
| Average Household Size | 1.9 persons |
| Area | 17.5 km² |
| Population Density | 211/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,760 |
| Australian Citizens | 83.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 194 (5.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 14.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -27.6705144 |
| Longitude | 153.3831175 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 42 km |
| Region (SA4) | Brisbane - East |
| Area (SA3) | Cleveland - Stradbroke |
| Local Government | Redland |
| Federal Electorate | Bowman |
| State Electorate | Redlands |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 355 (9.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 220 (5.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 445 (12.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,357 (36.7%) |
| 65+ years | 1,318 (35.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 791 (21.4%) |
| Asthma | 441 (11.9%) |
| Diabetes | 315 (8.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 315 (8.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 256 (6.9%) |
| Cancer | 208 (5.6%) |
| Dementia | 22 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 192 (11.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 886 (51.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 497 (28.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 158 (9.1%) |
Schools in Russell Island
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Russell Island. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Russell Island
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.