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Daintree

6 km²

Daintree is characterised by household incomes well below most areas and an ageing population.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population93▼ -36.3%since 2011Median age54 yrs▲ +28.6%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.4%People aged 65 and over37.6%Children under 1510.8%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–499

Age structure

In Daintree, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 35%, followed by Seniors (65+) (35%) and Young adults (25–44) (17%).

Older adults (45–64)37.6%
Seniors (65+)37.6%
Young adults (25–44)18.3%
Children (0–14)10.8%
Youth (15–24)3.2%

Marital status

In Daintree, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (26%) and Divorced (13%).

  • Married48%
  • Never married26%
  • Divorced13%
  • Widowed9%
  • Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Daintree, the largest group is Australia at 91%, followed by New Zealand (6%) and England (3%).

Australia86.0%
New Zealand5.4%
England3.2%

Language

People using another language at home4.3%

Language used at home

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

English only102.2%

Religion

People with no religion63.4%

Religious affiliation

In Daintree, the largest group is No religion at 61%, followed by Christianity (39%).

  • No religion61%
  • Christianity39%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1250.6%

Highest year of school

In Daintree, the largest group is Year 12 at 51%, followed by Year 10 (38%) and Year 9 or below (8%).

Year 1250.6%
Year 1038.0%
Year 9 or below7.6%
Year 113.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$561▲ +35.5%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$933▲ +37.2%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,187▲ +23.8%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week8.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Daintree, the largest group is Under $650 at 48%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (17%).

Under $65031.4%
$650–$1,49922.9%
$1,500–$2,99911.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition37.6%People with a mental health condition15.1%People needing help with daily activities8.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Daintree, the largest group is Mental health at 22%, followed by Arthritis (16%) and Asthma (16%).

Mental health15.1%
Arthritis10.8%
Asthma10.8%
Other condition10.8%
Diabetes6.5%
Heart disease6.5%
Cancer5.4%
Lung condition3.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.5%People providing unpaid care18.3%People caring for children unpaid22.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families25.4%

Family composition

In Daintree, the largest group is Couples without children at 38%, followed by Couples with children (37%) and One-parent families (25%).

  • Couples without children38%
  • Couples with children37%
  • One-parent families25%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$220—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,409▲ +8.4%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011Households renting17.1%Homes owned outright51.4%Separate (detached) houses91.4%

How homes are owned or rented

In Daintree, the largest group is Owned outright at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (37%) and Rented (16%).

  • Owned outright47%
  • Owned with a mortgage37%
  • Rented16%

Types of homes

In Daintree, the largest group is Separate house at 91%, followed by Other dwelling (9%).

  • Separate house91%
  • Other dwelling9%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Daintree, the largest group is Car (driver) at 68%, followed by Worked at home (24%) and Walked (9%).

Car (driver)52.3%
Worked at home18.2%
Walked6.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years43.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate13.5%Labour-force participation63.4%Employed full-time45.5%

Industries people work in

In Daintree, the largest group is Accommodation & food at 28%, followed by Other services (19%) and Mining (16%).

Accommodation & food20.5%
Other services13.6%
Mining11.4%
Administrative & support11.4%
Education & training9.1%
Health care & social assistance6.8%

Occupations people work in

In Daintree, the largest group is Community & personal service at 20%, followed by Managers (19%) and Technicians & trades (15%).

Community & personal service25.0%
Managers22.7%
Technicians & trades18.2%
Machinery operators & drivers15.9%
Sales workers11.4%
Labourers11.4%
Professionals9.1%
Clerical & administrative9.1%

Nearby areas

Stewart Creek ValleyUpper DaintreeForest CreekLower DaintreeNoahWhyanbeelWonga BeachDiwan