Far North
Badu Island
Badu Island at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
704
Median age 27
The brief
What to know about Badu Island.
Badu Island (4875) sits in the Far North region of Queensland.
Badu Island has roughly 704 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Badu Island scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Badu Island's population at 704, with a median age of 27. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters (7% own, 88% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
704
Median age
27
Family households
84%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$148/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$125/wk
Owner occupied
7%
Renter occupied
88%
At a deeper level
704
Median age: 27
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Badu Island.
Frequently asked
About Badu Island.
- What is the Badu Island postcode?
- Badu Island is in the 4875 postcode, in QLD, in the Far North region.
- What is the average rent in Badu Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $148, for units it's $125.
- How walkable is Badu Island?
- Badu Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Badu Island?
- Badu Island is close to Kubin, Mulgrave Island, Burrar Islet, Dowar Islet, Guijar Islet.
- What is the population of Badu Island?
- Badu Island has approximately 704 residents. The median age is 27.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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