Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Weipa

16 km²

Weipa stands out for one of the smallest retiree shares in the country, with a markedly youthful population.

Beyond that, it has very high household incomes and a population that overwhelmingly rents.

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📍 Weipa, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population4,097▲ +22.9%since 2011 Median age30 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population19.9%People aged 65 and over3.1%Children under 1525.8%People in a de facto relationship27.1%▲ +24.7%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Weipa, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 35%, followed by Children (0–14) (26%) and Older adults (45–64) (23%).

Young adults (25–44)34.8%

Children (0–14)25.8%

Older adults (45–64)22.8%

Youth (15–24)13.5%

Seniors (65+)3.1%

Marital status

In Weipa, Never married is the majority at 50%; Married is next at 39%.

Never married50%
Married39%
Divorced6%
Separated3%
Widowed1%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Weipa, Australia is the majority at 93%; New Zealand is next at 2%.

Australia77.8%

New Zealand2.1%

England1.4%

Philippines1.3%

South Africa0.4%

India0.4%

China0.1%

Italy0.1%

Ancestry

In Weipa, the largest group is Australian at 38%, followed by English (32%) and Irish (9%).

Australian35.8%

English30.3%

Irish8.8%

Scottish7.9%

German4.0%

Italian2.9%

Filipino1.9%

Dutch1.5%

Indian0.7%

Chinese0.7%

Language

People using another language at home9.4%

Language used at home

In Weipa, English only is the majority at 99%; Tagalog is next at 1%.

English only77.4%

Tagalog0.6%

Greek0.2%

Mandarin0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion47.0%

Religious affiliation

In Weipa, No religion is the majority at 55%; Christianity is next at 43%.

No religion55%
Christianity43%
Hinduism1%
Buddhism1%
Islam0%
Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1254.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher13.9%

Highest year of school

In Weipa, Year 12 is the majority at 64%; Year 10 is next at 22%.

Year 1254.6%

Year 1019.2%

Year 117.6%

Year 9 or below4.1%

Highest qualification level

In Weipa, Certificate III / IV is the majority at 57%; Bachelor degree is next at 20%.

Certificate III / IV43.6%

Bachelor degree14.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma10.4%

Postgraduate degree2.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.3%

Certificate I / II2.2%

Field of qualification

In Weipa, the largest group is Engineering & related at 34%, followed by Management & commerce (15%) and Education (12%).

Engineering & related25.4%

Management & commerce11.3%

Education9.4%

Health8.3%

Society & culture6.3%

Architecture & building5.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.9%

Agriculture & environment2.1%

Natural & physical sciences1.7%

Creative arts0.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,558▲ +25.6%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,976▲ +19.0%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,283▲ +24.0%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week27.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week42.2%

Household income distribution

In Weipa, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 39%, followed by $4,000 or more (27%) and $3,000–$3,999 (23%).

$1,500–$2,99933.6%

$4,000 or more22.8%

$3,000–$3,99919.4%

$650–$1,4998.1%

Under $6501.7%

Personal income distribution

In Weipa, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 44%, followed by $650–$1,499 (27%) and Under $650 (20%).

$1,500–$2,99937.3%

$650–$1,49923.1%

Under $65017.1%

$3,000 or more7.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition14.2%People with a mental health condition4.0%People needing help with daily activities2.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Weipa, None is the majority at 84%; One condition is next at 13%.

None71.5%

One condition11.4%

Two conditions2.1%

Three or more0.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

Weipa splits fairly evenly between Asthma (23%) and Other condition (19%), with Mental health at 19%.

Asthma4.9%

Other condition4.1%

Mental health4.0%

Arthritis2.7%

Diabetes2.4%

Cancer1.3%

Heart disease1.2%

Lung condition0.5%

Stroke0.2%

Dementia0.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.4%People providing unpaid care5.8%People caring for children unpaid30.6%People who served in the Defence Force3.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework16.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.9▲ +3.6%since 2011 One-parent families9.1%People living alone19.5%▲ +7.0%since 2011

Family composition

In Weipa, Couples with children is the majority at 68%; Couples without children is next at 22%.

Couples with children68%
Couples without children22%
One-parent families9%
Other families0%

Household size

In Weipa, the largest group is 2 people at 31%, followed by 1 person (20%) and 4 people (19%).

2 people30.9%

1 person19.5%

4 people19.2%

3 people15.9%

5 people9.7%

6 or more4.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$500▲ +107.5%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,063▲ +3.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.00▼ -16.7%since 2011 Households renting58.4%Homes owned outright10.2%Separate (detached) houses62.9%Homes with three or more bedrooms65.2%▼ -2.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Weipa, Rented is the majority at 60%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 24%.

Rented60%
Owned with a mortgage24%
Owned outright10%
Other tenure6%

Types of homes

In Weipa, Separate house is the majority at 64%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 31%.

Separate house64%
Townhouse / semi-detached31%
Other dwelling3%
Flat or apartment2%

Bedrooms per home

In Weipa, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 2 bedrooms (26%) and 4 bedrooms (23%).

3 bedrooms40.1%

2 bedrooms25.4%

4 bedrooms22.0%

1 bedroom5.9%

5 or more3.1%

Studio / none1.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Weipa, the largest group is $550–$749 at 32%, followed by Under $200 (26%) and $350–$549 (19%).

$550–$74930.7%

Under $20024.5%

$350–$54918.3%

$750 or more12.2%

$200–$3499.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Weipa, $1,800–$2,999 is the majority at 51%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 23%.

$1,800–$2,99949.3%

$1,000–$1,79922.6%

$3,000 or more15.3%

Under $1,0009.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.4%▼ -19.6%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Weipa, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 46%, followed by 1 vehicle (25%) and 3 vehicles (18%).

2 vehicles45.8%

1 vehicle25.5%

3 vehicles18.1%

4 or more8.2%

No vehicle2.4%

How people get to work

In Weipa, Car (driver) is the majority at 79%; Car (passenger) is next at 7%.

Car (driver)61.4%

Car (passenger)5.6%

Walked4.8%

Worked at home2.7%

Bicycle2.0%

Bus1.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years52.7%Recent arrivals from overseas9.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.1%Labour-force participation76.3%Employed full-time71.1%

Industries people work in

In Weipa, the largest group is Mining at 41%, followed by Health care & social assistance (10%) and Education & training (10%).

Mining39.3%

Health care & social assistance10.0%

Education & training9.9%

Manufacturing6.4%

Retail trade5.7%

Accommodation & food5.3%

Administrative & support4.0%

Construction3.5%

Public administration & safety3.3%

Transport & warehousing2.7%

Occupations people work in

Weipa splits fairly evenly between Technicians & trades (25%) and Machinery operators & drivers (21%), with Professionals at 16%.

Technicians & trades24.2%

Machinery operators & drivers20.8%

Professionals15.4%

Community & personal service9.2%

Clerical & administrative9.0%

Managers7.8%

Labourers6.6%

Sales workers4.3%

Areas within Weipa

Weipa Block 1 Weipa Block 2 Weipa Block 3 Weipa Block 4 Weipa Block 5 Weipa Block 6 Weipa Block 7 Weipa Block 8 Weipa Block 9 Weipa Block 10 Weipa Block 11

Nearby areas

Aurukun Northern Peninsula Torres Cape York Kowanyama - Pormpuraaw Torres Strait Islands Tablelands Daintree

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