Moving to Lamb Island QLD 4184
What the official numbers say about living in Lamb Island — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $240 a week, against a median household income of $667 a week.
About 77% of homes are owner-occupied and 23% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Lamb Island grew 18% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (427 → 504 people).
Around 46% of households are families, averaging 1.7 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Germany; most spoken languages besides English: Afrikaans, Spanish, Samoan.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Lamb Island scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (30% of workers), while 45% work from home.
Nearest ferry wharf: Lamb Island, 1000 m south-west.
Nearest airport: Dunwich Airport, 12.7 km north.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 39 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 schools · 5 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 7 parks · 1 beach — see them all on the Lamb Island profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Macleay Island State School 2.2 km · Russell Island State School 2.9 km
Groceries: Spar 1.5 km · Canaipa Shopping Centre 2.6 km
Parks and reserves: Ian Ward Park 450 m · Corroboree Park 800 m · Macleay Island Community Park 1.7 km · Karragarra Island Foreshore Park 2 km · High Street Park 2.3 km · Jock Kennedy Park 2.4 km · Sentosa Terrace Park 2.9 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Lamb Island, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Noisy Friarbird · Bush Stone-curlew · Brown Honeyeater · Laughing Kookaburra · Rainbow Lorikeet.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Lamb Island, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb Island here | 504 | — | 1/10 | 57% |
| Macleay Island | 3,193 | — | 1/10 | 53% |
| Russell Island | 3,698 | — | 1/10 | 66% |
| Coochiemudlo Island | 850 | — | 3/10 | 64% |
| Redland Bay | 17,056 | — | 7/10 | 54% |
| Victoria Point | 15,140 | — | 6/10 | 29% |
| Dunwich | 737 | — | 2/10 | 38% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Redland — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Bowman — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4184 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Lamb Island profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $240 a week, and about 23% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 18% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 427 people to 504. It sits about 39 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Redland council, and the federal seat is Bowman.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Lamb Island vs Coochiemudlo Island · Lamb Island vs Carbrook.
Nearby guides: Macleay Island · Russell Island · Coochiemudlo Island · Redland Bay · Victoria Point · Dunwich.
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