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Aurukun

7,424 km²

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📍 Aurukun, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,101▼ -14.9%since 2011Median age29 yrs▲ +16.0%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population88.7%People aged 65 and over4.5%Children under 1523.8%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–45757

Age structure

In Aurukun, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 30%, followed by Children (0–14) (24%) and Older adults (45–64) (24%).

Young adults (25–44)30.2%
Children (0–14)23.8%
Older adults (45–64)23.3%
Youth (15–24)17.3%
Seniors (65+)4.5%

Marital status

In Aurukun, the largest group is Never married at 92%, followed by Married (5%) and Divorced (2%).

  • Never married92%
  • Married5%
  • Divorced2%
  • Widowed1%
  • Separated1%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In Aurukun, the largest group is Australia at 99%, followed by England (1%) and New Zealand (0%).

Australia92.9%
England0.6%
New Zealand0.3%

Language

People using another language at home83.2%

Language used at home

In Aurukun, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only9.3%

Religion

People with no religion31.0%

Religious affiliation

In Aurukun, the largest group is Christianity at 67%, followed by No religion (33%).

  • Christianity67%
  • No religion33%

Education

Completed Year 1213.8%

Highest year of school

In Aurukun, the largest group is Year 10 at 43%, followed by Year 9 or below (36%) and Year 12 (15%).

Year 1039.3%
Year 9 or below33.0%
Year 1213.8%
Year 115.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$331▲ +27.8%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,069▼ -7.3%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$785▲ +24.0%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week2.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week4.2%

Household income distribution

In Aurukun, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 53%, followed by Under $650 (24%) and $1,500–$2,999 (18%).

$650–$1,49943.6%
Under $65019.9%
$1,500–$2,99915.3%
$3,000–$3,9992.1%
$4,000 or more2.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition7.0%People with a mental health condition1.7%People needing help with daily activities4.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Aurukun, the largest group is Other condition at 57%, followed by Diabetes (17%) and Mental health (10%).

Other condition10.2%
Diabetes3.0%
Mental health1.7%
Asthma1.2%
Stroke0.5%
Arthritis0.4%
Dementia0.3%
Heart disease0.3%
Lung condition0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers6.3%People providing unpaid care14.4%People caring for children unpaid42.5%

Family & Households

Average household size3.9▼ -22.0%since 2011One-parent families35.2%

Family composition

In Aurukun, the largest group is Couples with children at 46%, followed by One-parent families (35%) and Couples without children (14%).

  • Couples with children46%
  • One-parent families35%
  • Couples without children14%
  • Other families5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$125▲ +56.3%since 2011Average people per bedroom1.20▼ -29.4%since 2011Households renting92.4%Homes owned outright0.0%Separate (detached) houses91.1%

How homes are owned or rented

In Aurukun, the largest group is Rented at 97%, followed by Other tenure (3%).

  • Rented97%
  • Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Aurukun, the largest group is Separate house at 94%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (4%) and Flat or apartment (2%).

  • Separate house94%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached4%
  • Flat or apartment2%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years37.1%

How people get to work

In Aurukun, the largest group is Walked at 73%, followed by Car (driver) (13%) and Car (passenger) (8%).

Walked61.2%
Car (driver)11.2%
Car (passenger)6.6%
Bicycle5.3%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate17.1%Labour-force participation21.7%Employed full-time44.7%

Industries people work in

In Aurukun, the largest group is Public administration & safety at 37%, followed by Education & training (19%) and Retail trade (9%).

Public administration & safety37.5%
Education & training19.1%
Retail trade9.2%
Health care & social assistance7.2%
Administrative & support5.9%
Arts & recreation5.9%
Construction4.6%
Accommodation & food3.9%
Transport & warehousing3.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%

Occupations people work in

In Aurukun, the largest group is Community & personal service at 24%, followed by Professionals (19%) and Managers (18%).

Community & personal service23.0%
Professionals18.4%
Managers17.1%
Labourers9.9%
Clerical & administrative9.2%
Technicians & trades7.9%
Machinery operators & drivers6.6%
Sales workers4.6%

Areas within Aurukun

Aurukun Block 1Aurukun Block 2

Nearby areas

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