# Sweers Island

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Rest of Qld › Mornington › 4809, QLD

Area: 11 km²

Only four people live on Sweers Island, making it a sparsely populated area. The typical resident is 37 years old, which is slightly younger than the national figure. It is a tiny community where the few residents earn well above the state and national averages.

## Demographics & Identity

The population is very small with only 4 people. The typical age is 37, which is much lower than most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 4 | — |
| Median age | 37 yrs | — |

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The most common country of birth is Australia at 0%, ahead of England (0%).

## Language

The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

**Language used at home** — English only 100.0%

## Religion

The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 100%, ahead of Christianity (0%).

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 100.0%

## Education & Qualifications

There are no schools within 3 km of the island.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Schools within 3 km | 0 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 100.0%

## Income

Typical weekly personal income is $1,125, which is well above the Queensland figure of $787 and the national figure of $805.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,125 | — |

**Personal income distribution** — $650–$1,499 100.0%

## Health & Disability

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 100.0%

## First Nations

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 0 | — |

## Transport & Vehicles

There are no public transport routes or stops on the island, and weekly departures are far below the state figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |

## Jobs & Industry

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).

## Walkability

Walkable amenities are far below the Queensland average, with none available per 1,000 residents.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 0.0 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 1 | — |

## Nearby areas

[South Wellesley Islands](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32604/south-wellesley-islands) · [Bountiful Islands](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30341/bountiful-islands) · [West Wellesley Islands](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL33043/west-wellesley-islands) · [Wellesley Islands](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL33026/wellesley-islands) · [Gangalidda](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31097/gangalidda) · [Burketown](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30443/burketown) · [Carpentaria](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30548/carpentaria) · [Doomadgee](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30865/doomadgee)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32710/sweers-island