Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Kuranda

591 km²

Kuranda is characterised by an ageing population and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

It's also marked by household incomes a little below the norm and a slightly lower share of renters than usual.

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📍 Kuranda, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population4,826▲ +11.3%since 2011 Median age47 yrs▲ +9.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population12.7%People aged 65 and over20.6%Children under 1517.6%People in a de facto relationship18.1%▲ +3.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Kuranda, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 33%, followed by Seniors (65+) (21%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)33.1%

Seniors (65+)20.6%

Young adults (25–44)20.5%

Children (0–14)17.6%

Youth (15–24)8.4%

Marital status

In Kuranda, the largest group is Married at 40%, followed by Never married (38%) and Divorced (13%).

Married40%
Never married38%
Divorced13%
Separated4%
Widowed4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Kuranda, the largest group is Australia at 87%, followed by England (8%) and New Zealand (4%).

Australia66.5%

England6.1%

New Zealand2.8%

Philippines0.4%

South Africa0.4%

Italy0.1%

India0.1%

China0.1%

Ancestry

In Kuranda, the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (27%) and Irish (11%).

English37.2%

Australian27.8%

Irish11.2%

Scottish10.6%

German6.6%

Dutch3.2%

Italian3.0%

Chinese0.9%

Filipino0.5%

Indian0.4%

Language

People using another language at home7.5%

Language used at home

In Kuranda, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Italian (0%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only80.9%

Italian0.2%

Mandarin0.2%

Greek0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Religion

People with no religion51.4%

Religious affiliation

In Kuranda, the largest group is No religion at 60%, followed by Christianity (36%) and Buddhism (2%).

No religion60%
Christianity36%
Buddhism2%
Other religions1%
Islam0%
Hinduism0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1250.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher19.5%

Highest year of school

In Kuranda, the largest group is Year 12 at 58%, followed by Year 10 (24%) and Year 11 (10%).

Year 1250.1%

Year 1021.2%

Year 118.8%

Year 9 or below6.6%

Highest qualification level

In Kuranda, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 39%, followed by Bachelor degree (25%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Certificate III / IV29.6%

Bachelor degree18.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.1%

Postgraduate degree6.0%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.4%

Certificate I / II1.9%

Field of qualification

In Kuranda, the largest group is Engineering & related at 18%, followed by Society & culture (15%) and Management & commerce (14%).

Engineering & related14.0%

Society & culture11.5%

Management & commerce11.2%

Health9.6%

Education7.5%

Architecture & building6.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.7%

Natural & physical sciences4.1%

Agriculture & environment3.9%

Creative arts3.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$622▲ +33.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,352▲ +36.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,644▲ +41.7%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week7.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week13.4%

Household income distribution

In Kuranda, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (30%) and Under $650 (22%).

$650–$1,49930.0%

$1,500–$2,99927.3%

Under $65019.4%

$3,000–$3,9998.2%

$4,000 or more5.1%

Personal income distribution

In Kuranda, the largest group is Under $650 at 52%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and $1,500–$2,999 (16%).

Under $65044.9%

$650–$1,49926.3%

$1,500–$2,99913.6%

$3,000 or more2.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.1%People with a mental health condition7.3%People needing help with daily activities4.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Kuranda, the largest group is None at 71%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (6%).

None60.6%

One condition17.4%

Two conditions5.3%

Three or more2.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Kuranda, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Mental health (17%) and Other condition (16%).

Arthritis8.7%

Mental health7.3%

Other condition6.7%

Asthma5.8%

Heart disease4.2%

Cancer3.1%

Diabetes3.0%

Lung condition2.3%

Stroke0.7%

Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.7%People providing unpaid care12.4%People caring for children unpaid23.8%People who served in the Defence Force3.7%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework26.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -3.8%since 2011 One-parent families15.7%People living alone25.5%▲ +13.9%since 2011

Family composition

In Kuranda, the largest group is Couples with children at 48%, followed by Couples without children (35%) and One-parent families (16%).

Couples with children48%
Couples without children35%
One-parent families16%
Other families1%

Household size

In Kuranda, the largest group is 2 people at 40%, followed by 1 person (26%) and 3 people (14%).

2 people39.5%

1 person25.5%

3 people13.5%

4 people11.2%

5 people5.2%

6 or more4.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$270▲ +50.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,647→ 0.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -25.0%since 2011 Households renting19.7%Homes owned outright39.2%Separate (detached) houses91.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms65.3%▼ -1.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Kuranda, the largest group is Owned outright at 40%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (37%) and Rented (20%).

Owned outright40%
Owned with a mortgage37%
Rented20%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Kuranda, the largest group is Separate house at 92%, followed by Other dwelling (4%) and Flat or apartment (2%).

Separate house92%
Other dwelling4%
Flat or apartment2%
Townhouse / semi-detached2%

Bedrooms per home

In Kuranda, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 2 bedrooms (23%) and 4 bedrooms (20%).

3 bedrooms40.2%

2 bedrooms22.7%

4 bedrooms19.5%

1 bedroom7.7%

5 or more5.6%

Studio / none2.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Kuranda, the largest group is $200–$349 at 39%, followed by $350–$549 (29%) and Under $200 (28%).

$200–$34938.3%

$350–$54928.7%

Under $20027.5%

$550–$7495.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Kuranda, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 39%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (31%) and Under $1,000 (20%).

$1,000–$1,79936.4%

$1,800–$2,99928.6%

Under $1,00018.8%

$3,000 or more9.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.2%▼ -1.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Kuranda, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 40%, followed by 1 vehicle (32%) and 3 vehicles (16%).

2 vehicles39.8%

1 vehicle32.0%

3 vehicles15.6%

4 or more8.8%

No vehicle4.2%

How people get to work

In Kuranda, the largest group is Car (driver) at 68%, followed by Worked at home (23%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)53.8%

Worked at home17.7%

Car (passenger)3.2%

Walked2.7%

Bus0.7%

Bicycle0.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years30.5%Recent arrivals from overseas2.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate7.0%Labour-force participation52.7%Employed full-time50.7%

Industries people work in

In Kuranda, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Education & training (11%) and Construction (10%).

Health care & social assistance16.1%

Education & training10.8%

Construction9.1%

Retail trade8.5%

Public administration & safety7.8%

Accommodation & food6.4%

Professional & technical5.9%

Transport & warehousing5.3%

Administrative & support4.4%

Manufacturing3.7%

Occupations people work in

In Kuranda, the largest group is Professionals at 22%, followed by Technicians & trades (17%) and Community & personal service (16%).

Professionals21.5%

Technicians & trades16.1%

Community & personal service15.2%

Managers11.9%

Clerical & administrative11.7%

Labourers8.6%

Sales workers7.6%

Machinery operators & drivers4.1%

Areas within Kuranda

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