QLD · 4819

Picnic Bay

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Picnic Bay, QLD 4819

About Picnic Bay

Welcome to Picnic Bay

Picnic Bay is a town and suburb of Magnetic Island in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. It is named for the bay on the southernmost corner of Magnetic Island where the town is situated. In the 2021 census, the suburb of Picnic Bay had a population of 367 people.

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Picnic Bay, QLD 4819.

Population

367

residents (2021)

Median age

59

years

Household income

$870

median, per week

Median rent

$250

per week

Median mortgage

$1,469

per month

Mortgage / income

39%

stretched (>30%)

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

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Picnic Bay suburb FAQ

Is Picnic Bay a good place to live?

Picnic Bay is a town and suburb of Magnetic Island in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. Picnic Bay is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 367.

What is the population of Picnic Bay?

Picnic Bay has a population of 367 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 59.

What suburbs are near Picnic Bay?

Suburbs near Picnic Bay include Nelly Bay and Arcadia.