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Cassowary Coast vs Wujal Wujal

Council (LGA) comparison ≈ 223 km apart · Cassowary Coast profile · Wujal Wujal profile

Cassowary Coast Wujal Wujal

Cassowary Coast and Wujal Wujal are two very different Queensland areas. Wujal Wujal is a sparsely populated place where 93.5% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, compared to 11.0% in Cassowary Coast. The two areas are also at different stages of life; Cassowary Coast is far older, with a typical resident aged 46 and 22.9% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, Wujal Wujal is far younger, with a typical age of 29 and only 3.6% of people aged 65 or older.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the share of people who speak little or no English. While they share this trait, other gaps are changing over time. The difference in typical weekly family income has widened, with Cassowary Coast now $642 higher than Wujal Wujal. Similarly, the gap in home ownership has grown, as 40.2% of homes in Cassowary Coast are owned outright while 0.0% are in Wujal Wujal. However, the gap in the proportion of people using another language at home has narrowed since 2011.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +28,881 larger in Cassowary Coast gap steady
29,157 65th pct 276 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27,668
  • First area, 2016: 28,726
  • First area, 2021: 29,157
  • Second area, 2011: 270
  • Second area, 2016: 282
  • Second area, 2021: 276
Median age in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +17 yrs older in Cassowary Coast gap narrowing
46 yrs 71st pct 29 yrs 3rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 42 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 24 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 30 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 29 yrs
First Nations in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +82.5 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap narrowing
11.0% 78th pct 93.5% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.4%
  • First area, 2016: 9.7%
  • First area, 2021: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 94.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 92.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 93.5%
Aged 65+ in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +19.3 pts higher in Cassowary Coast gap widening
22.9% 68th pct 3.6% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.6%
  • First area, 2016: 19.5%
  • First area, 2021: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.6%
Under 15 in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +8.6 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap widening
17.5% 48th pct 26.1% 96th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.6%
  • First area, 2016: 18.3%
  • First area, 2021: 17.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.1%
De facto in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +20.5 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap narrowing
12.9% 51st pct 33.3% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.6%
  • First area, 2016: 12.8%
  • First area, 2021: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 34.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%

Age structure

21.7% Young adults (25–44) +8.0 pts ▸ 29.7%
28.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +3.5 pts 25.0%
17.5% Children (0–14) +8.6 pts ▸ 26.1%
22.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +19.3 pts 3.6%
9.4% Youth (15–24) +0.4 pts ▸ 9.8%

Marital status

34.2% Never married +52.2 pts ▸ 86.4%
45.9% Married ◂ +37.3 pts 8.5%
10.1% Divorced ◂ +7.6 pts 2.5%
6.2% Widowed ◂ +4.2 pts 2.0%
3.6% Separated ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Cassowary Coast Wujal Wujal

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Cassowary Coast: 1.1% males, 1.4% females; 85+ in Wujal Wujal: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Cassowary Coast: 1.4% males, 1.4% females; 80–84 in Wujal Wujal: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Cassowary Coast: 2.1% males, 2.0% females; 75–79 in Wujal Wujal: 1.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Cassowary Coast: 3.3% males, 2.8% females; 70–74 in Wujal Wujal: 0.0% males, 1.1% females
  • 65–69 in Cassowary Coast: 4.0% males, 3.4% females; 65–69 in Wujal Wujal: 0.0% males, 1.1% females
  • 60–64 in Cassowary Coast: 4.4% males, 4.0% females; 60–64 in Wujal Wujal: 3.7% males, 2.6% females
  • 55–59 in Cassowary Coast: 3.8% males, 3.8% females; 55–59 in Wujal Wujal: 3.3% males, 3.7% females
  • 50–54 in Cassowary Coast: 3.4% males, 3.4% females; 50–54 in Wujal Wujal: 4.4% males, 2.9% females
  • 45–49 in Cassowary Coast: 2.9% males, 3.0% females; 45–49 in Wujal Wujal: 2.6% males, 4.4% females
  • 40–44 in Cassowary Coast: 2.5% males, 2.8% females; 40–44 in Wujal Wujal: 1.1% males, 4.0% females
  • 35–39 in Cassowary Coast: 2.7% males, 2.7% females; 35–39 in Wujal Wujal: 4.0% males, 2.6% females
  • 30–34 in Cassowary Coast: 2.8% males, 2.8% females; 30–34 in Wujal Wujal: 2.6% males, 7.0% females
  • 25–29 in Cassowary Coast: 2.8% males, 2.6% females; 25–29 in Wujal Wujal: 5.5% males, 7.0% females
  • 20–24 in Cassowary Coast: 2.3% males, 1.9% females; 20–24 in Wujal Wujal: 1.8% males, 2.9% females
  • 15–19 in Cassowary Coast: 2.8% males, 2.4% females; 15–19 in Wujal Wujal: 4.0% males, 1.5% females
  • 10–14 in Cassowary Coast: 3.3% males, 3.1% females; 10–14 in Wujal Wujal: 1.8% males, 3.3% females
  • 5–9 in Cassowary Coast: 3.2% males, 2.6% females; 5–9 in Wujal Wujal: 4.4% males, 7.0% females
  • 0–4 in Cassowary Coast: 2.8% males, 2.5% females; 0–4 in Wujal Wujal: 3.3% males, 5.5% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +11.6 pts higher in Cassowary Coast gap narrowing
14.5% 59th pct 2.9% 3rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.3%
  • First area, 2016: 13.9%
  • First area, 2021: 14.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.9%

Country of birth

74.8% Australia +22.3 pts ▸ 97.1%
2.3% India ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
2.3% England ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.7% New Zealand ◂ +0.6 pts 1.1%
1.0% Philippines ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.8% Italy ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.3% South Africa ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.1% China ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Vietnam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

32.0% English ◂ +28.7 pts 3.3%
31.9% Australian ◂ +30.5 pts 1.4%
10.6% Irish ◂ +8.8 pts 1.8%
10.4% Italian ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
8.8% Scottish ◂ +7.0 pts 1.8%
5.3% German ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
1.6% Indian ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.3% Filipino ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
1.1% Dutch ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
1.0% Chinese ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.8% Greek ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Language

Other language in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +31.1 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap narrowing
10.2% 65th pct 41.3% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.0%
  • First area, 2016: 9.7%
  • First area, 2021: 10.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 44.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.3%
Limited English in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +0.0 pts higher in Cassowary Coast gap steady
1.5% 71st pct 1.4% 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.6%
  • First area, 2021: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.4%

Language used at home

79.9% English only ◂ +25.5 pts 54.3%
2.8% Punjabi ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
1.2% Italian ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.4% Tagalog ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.2% Mandarin ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +25.4 pts higher in Cassowary Coast gap widening
33.7% 25th pct 8.3% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.4%
  • First area, 2016: 24.1%
  • First area, 2021: 33.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.3%

Religious affiliation

49.9% Christianity +37.7 pts ▸ 87.7%
33.7% No religion ◂ +25.4 pts 8.3%
11.7% Not stated ◂ +5.9 pts 5.8%
3.4% Other religions ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.7% Buddhism ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.4% Hinduism ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.1% Islam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +12.4 pts higher in Cassowary Coast gap widening
39.9% 43rd pct 27.6% 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 34.1%
  • First area, 2016: 37.1%
  • First area, 2021: 39.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.6%
Bachelor+ in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +8.1 pts higher in Cassowary Coast gap widening
10.1% 25th pct 2.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.5%
  • First area, 2016: 8.7%
  • First area, 2021: 10.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0%
26 77th pct —
5.11 63rd pct —
4,653 64th pct —
179 42nd pct —
919 23rd pct —

Highest year of school

39.9% Year 12 ◂ +12.4 pts 27.6%
27.0% Year 10 ◂ +1.5 pts 25.5%
13.2% Year 9 or below +6.7 pts ▸ 19.9%
7.9% Year 11 +10.4 pts ▸ 18.4%

Highest qualification level

37.8% Certificate III / IV +8.2 pts ▸ 46.0%
13.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +9.4 pts 4.0%
12.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +5.9 pts 7.0%
2.7% Certificate I / II +9.3 pts ▸ 12.0%
2.8% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
2.2% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

17.7% Engineering & related ◂ +11.7 pts 6.0%
11.6% Management & commerce +3.4 pts ▸ 15.0%
8.3% Health +4.7 pts ▸ 13.0%
8.5% Society & culture ◂ +5.5 pts 3.0%
8.2% Education ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
6.3% Architecture & building ◂ +3.3 pts 3.0%
5.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.8 pts 3.0%
3.7% Agriculture & environment +1.3 pts ▸ 5.0%
1.7% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.5% Creative arts ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.7% Information technology ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +$315 higher in Cassowary Coast gap widening
$647 27th pct $332 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $503
  • First area, 2016: $567
  • First area, 2021: $647
  • Second area, 2011: $257
  • Second area, 2016: $294
  • Second area, 2021: $332
Household income in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +$364 higher in Cassowary Coast gap widening
$1,204 25th pct $840 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $931
  • First area, 2016: $1,068
  • First area, 2021: $1,204
  • Second area, 2011: $942
  • Second area, 2016: $811
  • Second area, 2021: $840
Family income in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +$642 higher in Cassowary Coast gap widening
$1,475 21st pct $833 1st pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,145
  • First area, 2016: $1,305
  • First area, 2021: $1,475
  • Second area, 2011: $614
  • Second area, 2016: $682
  • Second area, 2021: $833
High earners in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +5.3 pts higher in Cassowary Coast gap widening
5.3% 17th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4%
  • First area, 2016: 3.4%
  • First area, 2021: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +9.9 pts higher in Cassowary Coast gap widening
9.9% 23rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.9%
  • First area, 2016: 5.8%
  • First area, 2021: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

34.0% $650–$1,499 +7.8 pts ▸ 41.8%
21.1% Under $650 +6.8 pts ▸ 27.8%
25.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +10.2 pts 15.2%
6.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
3.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

44.3% Under $650 +33.1 pts ▸ 77.4%
32.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +25.1 pts 7.0%
10.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.5 pts 2.5%
1.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +6.2 pts higher in Cassowary Coast
28.7% 47th pct 22.5% 20th pct
Mental health in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +4.9 pts higher in Cassowary Coast
7.5% 36th pct 2.5% 3rd pct
Needs assistance in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +5.0 pts higher in Cassowary Coast gap widening
6.8% 74th pct 1.8% 3rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.0%
  • First area, 2016: 6.1%
  • First area, 2021: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

5.6% Diabetes +10.0 pts ▸ 15.6%
10.9% Arthritis ◂ +9.8 pts 1.1%
7.5% Mental health ◂ +4.9 pts 2.5%
7.0% Other condition ◂ +1.6 pts 5.4%
6.6% Asthma ◂ +4.1 pts 2.5%
5.3% Heart disease ◂ +0.6 pts 4.7%
3.5% Cancer ◂ +2.4 pts 1.1%
2.7% Lung condition ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
1.2% Stroke ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
1.0% Dementia ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.9% None +7.8 pts ▸ 66.7%
18.0% One condition ◂ +0.6 pts 17.4%
6.7% Two conditions ◂ +2.3 pts 4.3%
4.1% Three or more ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +9.7 pts higher in Cassowary Coast gap widening
14.7% 31st pct 5.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.1%
  • First area, 2016: 19.6%
  • First area, 2021: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.0%
Unpaid carers in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +2.9 pts higher in Cassowary Coast gap widening
12.0% 47th pct 9.0% 17th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.0%
  • First area, 2016: 11.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.0%
Unpaid child care in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +23.1 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap widening
21.7% 24th pct 44.7% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.3%
  • First area, 2016: 23.4%
  • First area, 2021: 21.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 41.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.7%
Defence service in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +1.0 pts higher in Wujal Wujal
3.5% 69th pct 4.5% 88th pct
Housework 15h+ in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +22.6 pts higher in Cassowary Coast gap narrowing
22.6% 56th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.1%
  • First area, 2016: 24.2%
  • First area, 2021: 22.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +2,948 larger in Cassowary Coast
3,206 86th pct 258 34th pct
Median age in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +5 yrs older in Wujal Wujal
24 yrs 43rd pct 29 yrs 75th pct
Year 12 in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +11.6 pts higher in Cassowary Coast
38.8% 67th pct 27.1% 28th pct
Unemployment in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +17.3 pts higher in Wujal Wujal
18.9% 83rd pct 36.2% 97th pct
Median income in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +$185 higher in Cassowary Coast
$506 36th pct $321 4th pct
Household income in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +$450 higher in Cassowary Coast
$1,229 33rd pct $779 4th pct
Indigenous language in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +27.5 pts higher in Wujal Wujal
8.5% 72nd pct 36.0% 90th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +0.9 larger in Wujal Wujal gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 3.2 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.5
  • First area, 2016: 2.4
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2011: 3.6
  • Second area, 2016: 3.3
  • Second area, 2021: 3.2
One-parent in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +18.6 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap widening
16.2% 71st pct 34.8% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.0%
  • First area, 2016: 15.7%
  • First area, 2021: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.8%
Living alone in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +7.7 pts higher in Cassowary Coast gap narrowing
29.2% 52nd pct 21.5% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.8%
  • First area, 2016: 28.3%
  • First area, 2021: 29.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.5%

Family composition

47.8% Couples with children +4.2 pts ▸ 52.0%
16.2% One-parent families +18.6 pts ▸ 34.8%
34.6% Couples without children ◂ +27.0 pts 7.6%
1.3% Other families +6.3 pts ▸ 7.6%

Household size

38.9% 2 people ◂ +16.1 pts 22.8%
29.2% 1 person ◂ +7.7 pts 21.5%
13.1% 3 people +7.2 pts ▸ 20.3%
3.3% 6 or more +14.4 pts ▸ 17.7%
4.9% 5 people +7.8 pts ▸ 12.7%
10.6% 4 people ◂ +0.4 pts 10.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +$180 higher in Cassowary Coast gap widening
$250 46th pct $70 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $200
  • First area, 2016: $230
  • First area, 2021: $250
  • Second area, 2011: $65
  • Second area, 2016: $100
  • Second area, 2021: $70
$1,300 43rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: $1,300
  • First area, 2016: $1,300
  • First area, 2021: $1,300
People / bedroom in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +0.40 higher in Wujal Wujal gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 1.20 96th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.40
  • Second area, 2016: 1.10
  • Second area, 2021: 1.20
Renting in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +62.4 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap narrowing
30.0% 65th pct 92.4% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.0%
  • First area, 2016: 32.1%
  • First area, 2021: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 98.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 92.4%
Owned outright in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +40.2 pts higher in Cassowary Coast gap widening
40.2% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 37.6%
  • First area, 2016: 38.1%
  • First area, 2021: 40.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Separate houses in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +6.5 pts higher in Cassowary Coast gap steady
86.3% 40th pct 79.7% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 85.9%
  • First area, 2016: 86.6%
  • First area, 2021: 86.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 78.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 84.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 79.7%
3+ bedrooms in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +12.0 pts higher in Cassowary Coast gap widening
70.3% 25th pct 58.2% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 70.2%
  • First area, 2016: 69.9%
  • First area, 2021: 70.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 65.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 53.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 58.2%

How homes are owned or rented

30.0% Rented +62.4 pts ▸ 92.4%
40.2% Owned outright ◂ +40.2 pts 0.0%
24.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +24.4 pts 0.0%
3.1% Not stated +8.3 pts ▸ 11.4%
2.3% Other tenure +4.0 pts ▸ 6.3%

Types of homes

86.3% Separate house ◂ +6.5 pts 79.7%
6.7% Townhouse / semi-detached +6.0 pts ▸ 12.7%
4.6% Flat or apartment ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
1.9% Other dwelling ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

46.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +7.3 pts 39.2%
20.5% 2 bedrooms +8.6 pts ▸ 29.1%
19.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +0.5 pts 19.0%
5.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +1.5 pts 3.8%
4.2% 5 or more ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.9% Studio / none ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

19.7% Under $200 +74.8 pts ▸ 94.5%
61.5% $200–$349 ◂ +61.5 pts 0.0%
13.2% $350–$549 ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
0.7% $550–$749 ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.3% $750 or more ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +36.8 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap steady
5.9% 61st pct 42.7% 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.6%
  • First area, 2016: 6.5%
  • First area, 2021: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 43.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 51.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.7%
Work from home in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +7.7 pts higher in Cassowary Coast gap widening
7.7% 24th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.5%
  • First area, 2016: 6.3%
  • First area, 2021: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT commute in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +3.0 pts higher in Cassowary Coast gap widening
3.0% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.9%
  • First area, 2016: 3.5%
  • First area, 2021: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

62.7% Car (driver) ◂ +26.3 pts 36.4%
4.5% Walked +31.9 pts ▸ 36.4%
7.6% Car (passenger) +1.5 pts ▸ 9.1%
7.7% Worked at home ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
3.0% Bus ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
0.6% Bicycle ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

5.9% No vehicle +36.8 pts ▸ 42.7%
37.3% 1 vehicle +1.4 pts ▸ 38.7%
37.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +31.1 pts 6.7%
12.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +8.8 pts 4.0%
6.2% 4 or more ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +16.3 pts higher in Cassowary Coast gap narrowing
33.4% 44th pct 17.1% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.9%
  • First area, 2016: 33.4%
  • First area, 2021: 33.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.1%
15.8% 68th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 19.6%
  • First area, 2016: 18.1%
  • First area, 2021: 15.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +23.9 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap widening
5.4% 72nd pct 29.3% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.0%
  • First area, 2016: 7.8%
  • First area, 2021: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.3%
Participation in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +25.0 pts higher in Cassowary Coast gap widening
54.1% 32nd pct 29.1% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 59.6%
  • First area, 2016: 55.8%
  • First area, 2021: 54.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 56.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.1%
Full-time in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +4.5 pts higher in Cassowary Coast gap narrowing
59.0% 46th pct 54.5% 17th pct
  • First area, 2011: 62.1%
  • First area, 2016: 60.6%
  • First area, 2021: 59.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 51.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 56.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.5%

Industries people work in

4.8% Public administration & safety +42.9 pts ▸ 47.7%
20.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +20.5 pts 0.0%
11.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +4.2 pts 6.8%
0.7% Arts & recreation +8.4 pts ▸ 9.1%
8.6% Retail trade ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
7.9% Education & training ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
7.5% Manufacturing ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
6.6% Construction ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
6.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
4.2% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
3.5% Other services ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.2% Administrative & support ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

11.5% Professionals +20.3 pts ▸ 31.8%
20.5% Labourers ◂ +6.9 pts 13.6%
10.9% Community & personal service +7.3 pts ▸ 18.2%
14.7% Managers ◂ +1.0 pts 13.6%
13.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
9.2% Machinery operators & drivers +2.2 pts ▸ 11.4%
9.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.4 pts 9.1%
7.8% Sales workers ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +1 higher in Cassowary Coast
2 14th pct 1 0th pct
IRSD decile in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +2 higher in Cassowary Coast
3 29th pct 1 0th pct
IER decile in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +1 higher in Cassowary Coast
2 14th pct 1 0th pct
IEO decile in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +1 higher in Cassowary Coast
2 14th pct 1 0th pct
IRSAD score in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +210 higher in Cassowary Coast
902 17th pct 692 0th pct
ERP in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +30,365 higher in Cassowary Coast
30,666 64th pct 301 3rd pct
Growth in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +2.1 pts higher in Wujal Wujal
3.9% 53rd pct 6.0% 71st pct
3,209 65th pct —
Approvals in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +136 higher in Cassowary Coast
136 63rd pct 0 0th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +600 higher in Cassowary Coast
3,586 100th pct 2,986 100th pct
Max temp in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +1.7 higher in Wujal Wujal
27.9 77th pct 29.6 84th pct
Min temp in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +3.1 higher in Wujal Wujal
18.8 92nd pct 21.8 98th pct

Crime & Safety

Crime rate in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +45,361 higher in Wujal Wujal
13,335 76th pct 58,696 97th pct
Assault/100k in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +10,341 higher in Wujal Wujal
1,615 76th pct 11,957 94th pct
Sexual/100k in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +143 higher in Wujal Wujal
220 42nd pct 362 75th pct
31 61st pct —
Burglary/100k in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +2,709 higher in Wujal Wujal
552 55th pct 3,261 100th pct
Theft/100k in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +928 higher in Cassowary Coast
1,653 65th pct 725 23rd pct
213 25th pct —
Property damage/100k in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +2,974 higher in Wujal Wujal
1,012 71st pct 3,986 94th pct
Drugs/100k in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +44 higher in Cassowary Coast
1,855 87th pct 1,812 86th pct
5-yr change in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +25.6 pts higher in Cassowary Coast
10.4% 53rd pct -15.2% 13th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +1.1 higher in Cassowary Coast
2.1 14th pct 1.0 4th pct
Types ≤15 min in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +1.0 more in Cassowary Coast
2.3 14th pct 1.4 5th pct
15-min city in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +23.1 pts higher in Cassowary Coast
23.1% 12th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +26.5 pts higher in Cassowary Coast
26.5% 15th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +32.1 pts higher in Cassowary Coast
32.1% 16th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +5.3 pts higher in Wujal Wujal
60.0% 34th pct 65.2% 43rd pct
Walk to health in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +20.0 pts higher in Cassowary Coast
20.0% 19th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +8.9 more in Cassowary Coast
16.1 40th pct 7.2 2nd pct
Intersections/km² in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +1 higher in Wujal Wujal
1 45th pct 2 58th pct
Mean slope in Cassowary Coastin Wujal Wujal +3.4 pts higher in Wujal Wujal
5.4% 61st pct 8.8% 91st pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Cassowary Coast vs Wujal Wujal [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/lga/LGA32260/cassowary-coast/vs/LGA37570/wujal-wujal