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Dauan Island (L)

4 km²

Dauan Island (L) stands out for very few university graduates, with a markedly youthful population.

It's also marked by one of the most renter-heavy areas in the country and fewer residents than most areas.

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📍 Dauan Island (L), Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population131▼ -70.5%since 2011 Median age21 yrs▼ -50.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population89.3%People aged 65 and over0.0%Children under 1545.8%People in a de facto relationship10.3%▼ -38.4%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Dauan Island (L), the largest group is Children (0–14) at 47%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Older adults (45–64) (17%).

Children (0–14)45.8%

Young adults (25–44)22.9%

Older adults (45–64)16.8%

Youth (15–24)12.2%

Marital status

In Dauan Island (L), the largest group is Never married at 65%, followed by Married (20%) and Divorced (8%).

Never married65%
Married20%
Divorced8%
Widowed7%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Dauan Island (L), the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia89.3%

Ancestry

In Dauan Island (L), the largest group is Scottish at 55%, followed by Australian (45%).

Scottish4.6%

Australian3.8%

Language

People using another language at home77.1%

Language used at home

In Dauan Island (L), the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only9.2%

Religion

People with no religion12.2%

Religious affiliation

In Dauan Island (L), the largest group is Christianity at 83%, followed by No religion (17%).

Christianity83%
No religion17%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1248.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher0.0%

Highest year of school

In Dauan Island (L), the largest group is Year 12 at 56%, followed by Year 11 (23%) and Year 10 (21%).

Year 1248.6%

Year 1119.4%

Year 1018.1%

Highest qualification level

In Dauan Island (L), the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 65%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (19%) and Certificate I / II (15%).

Certificate III / IV47.2%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.9%

Certificate I / II11.1%

Field of qualification

In Dauan Island (L), the largest group is Architecture & building at 22%, followed by Health (22%) and Education (22%).

Architecture & building13.9%

Health13.9%

Education13.9%

Management & commerce13.9%

Food, hospitality & personal services8.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$550▲ +12.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$739▼ -21.9%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$850▼ -24.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Dauan Island (L), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 64%, followed by Under $650 (36%).

$650–$1,49929.0%

Under $65016.1%

Personal income distribution

In Dauan Island (L), the largest group is Under $650 at 54%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (10%).

Under $65048.7%

$650–$1,49931.6%

$1,500–$2,9999.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition14.5%People with a mental health condition0.0%People needing help with daily activities2.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Dauan Island (L), the largest group is None at 85%, followed by One condition (12%) and Three or more (3%).

None74.0%

One condition10.7%

Three or more2.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Dauan Island (L), the largest group is Asthma at 33%, followed by Arthritis (24%) and Diabetes (24%).

Asthma5.3%

Arthritis3.8%

Diabetes3.8%

Other condition3.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.2%People providing unpaid care3.9%People caring for children unpaid52.6%People who served in the Defence Force12.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework3.9%

Family & Households

Average household size3.5▲ +45.8%since 2011 One-parent families37.2%People living alone38.7%▲ +26.4%since 2011

Family composition

In Dauan Island (L), the largest group is Couples with children at 63%, followed by One-parent families (37%).

Couples with children63%
One-parent families37%

Household size

In Dauan Island (L), the largest group is 1 person at 35%, followed by 6 or more (26%) and 4 people (18%).

1 person38.7%

6 or more29.0%

4 people19.4%

2 people12.9%

5 people9.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$150—since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.00▼ -9.1%since 2011 Households renting83.9%Homes owned outright0.0%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms61.3%▲ +5.0%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Dauan Island (L), the largest group is Rented at 100%.

Rented100%

Types of homes

In Dauan Island (L), the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Dauan Island (L), the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 32%, followed by 4 bedrooms (25%) and 5 or more (25%).

2 bedrooms29.0%

4 bedrooms22.6%

5 or more22.6%

3 bedrooms16.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Dauan Island (L), the largest group is Under $200 at 100%.

Under $20069.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle71.0%▲ +560.9%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Dauan Island (L), the largest group is No vehicle at 81%, followed by 1 vehicle (19%).

No vehicle71.0%

1 vehicle16.1%

How people get to work

In Dauan Island (L), the largest group is Walked at 58%, followed by Car (passenger) (24%) and Car (driver) (18%).

Walked54.3%

Car (passenger)22.9%

Car (driver)17.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years21.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate7.3%Labour-force participation53.9%Employed full-time40.0%

Industries people work in

In Dauan Island (L), the largest group is Public administration & safety at 35%, followed by Education & training (23%) and Electricity, gas & water (13%).

Public administration & safety31.4%

Education & training20.0%

Electricity, gas & water11.4%

Retail trade8.6%

Administrative & support8.6%

Health care & social assistance8.6%

Occupations people work in

In Dauan Island (L), the largest group is Community & personal service at 27%, followed by Professionals (20%) and Machinery operators & drivers (13%).

Community & personal service22.9%

Professionals17.1%

Machinery operators & drivers11.4%

Managers8.6%

Technicians & trades8.6%

Clerical & administrative8.6%

Labourers8.6%

Nearby areas

Saibai Island (L)Boigu Island (L)Iama (Yam) Island (L)Mabuiag Island (L)St Pauls (L)Badu Island (L)Warraber Island (L)Yorke Island (L)

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