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Archer River vs Aurukun

Name: Archer River vs Aurukun — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 80 km apart · Archer River profile · Aurukun profile

Archer River Aurukun

Aurukun and Archer River are two distinct Queensland areas located about 80km apart. Aurukun is a young community where the typical resident is 29 and 23.8% of people are children. It has a very strong First Nations presence at 88.7% and 83.2% of residents use a language other than English at home. In contrast, Archer River is sparsely populated and much older, with a typical age of 53. It has a far higher proportion of people born overseas (18.5%) and significantly higher incomes, with a typical weekly household income of $1,749 compared to $1,069 in Aurukun.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 in their lack of public transport, with neither having any stops or departures. While they share a similar terrain slope, they differ sharply in layout; Aurukun is mostly car-dependent but has most homes within walking distance of parks and shops, whereas Archer River is car-dependent and entirely lacks these nearby amenities. This gap in walkability and infrastructure remains a defining difference between the two places.

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Where they differ most

Population: 1,074 larger in Aurukun Median age: 24 yrs older in Archer River First Nations: 70.2 pts higher in Aurukun Other language: 83.2 pts higher in Aurukun Limited English: 20.0 pts higher in Aurukun

Demographics & Identity

Population in Archer River in Aurukun +1,074 larger in Aurukun gap narrowing

27 18th pct 1,101 73rd pct

Median age in Archer River in Aurukun +24 yrs older in Archer River gap widening

53 yrs 80th pct 29 yrs 4th pct

Age structure

0.0% Young adults (25–44) +30.2 pts ▸ 30.2%

25.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.6 pts 23.3%

0.0% Children (0–14) +23.8 pts ▸ 23.8%

22.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.9 pts 17.3%

22.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +17.8 pts 4.5%

Marital status

36.4% Never married +54.7 pts ▸ 91.0%

36.4% Married ◂ +31.7 pts 4.7%

13.6% Widowed ◂ +12.2 pts 1.4%

0.0% Divorced +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

0.0% Separated +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%

Age & sex structure

Archer River Aurukun

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

88.9% Australia +4.0 pts ▸ 92.9%

0.0% England +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%

0.0% New Zealand +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.0% India even 0.0%

0.0% China even 0.0%

0.0% Philippines even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

55.6% English ◂ +54.1 pts 1.5%

29.6% Australian ◂ +27.4 pts 2.2%

0.0% Irish +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

0.0% Dutch +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.0% Scottish +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.0% German +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.0% Chinese +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

0.0% Italian even 0.0%

0.0% Indian even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Filipino even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

70.4% English only ◂ +61.1 pts 9.3%

0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%

0.0% Arabic even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%

0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Italian even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

48.1% Christianity +13.6 pts ▸ 61.8%

33.3% No religion ◂ +2.4 pts 31.0%

14.8% Not stated ◂ +7.5 pts 7.4%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in Archer River in Aurukun

— 3.82 50th pct

Schools ≤3 km in Archer River in Aurukun +1 more in Aurukun

0 0th pct 1 43rd pct

Avg size in Archer River in Aurukun

— 227 40th pct

ICSEA in Archer River in Aurukun

— 694 0th pct

Highest year of school

40.9% Year 12 ◂ +27.1 pts 13.8%

31.8% Year 10 +7.4 pts ▸ 39.3%

0.0% Year 9 or below +33.0 pts ▸ 33.0%

18.2% Year 11 ◂ +13.2 pts 5.0%

Highest qualification level

21.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +10.8 pts 10.7%

21.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +12.8 pts 8.6%

21.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +3.2 pts 18.3%

0.0% Certificate I / II +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

35.7% Society & culture ◂ +27.1 pts 8.6%

0.0% Education +11.2 pts ▸ 11.2%

0.0% Management & commerce +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%

0.0% Health +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%

0.0% Engineering & related +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

0.0% Architecture & building +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

0.0% Agriculture & environment +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Archer River in Aurukun +$443 higher in Archer River gap narrowing

$774 54th pct $331 0th pct

Household income in Archer River in Aurukun +$680 higher in Archer River gap narrowing

$1,749 62nd pct $1,069 17th pct

Family income in Archer River in Aurukun +$1,465 higher in Archer River

$2,250 71st pct $785 1st pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +43.6 pts ▸ 43.6%

0.0% Under $650 +19.9 pts ▸ 19.9%

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +15.3 pts ▸ 15.3%

0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

0.0% $4,000 or more +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

Personal income distribution

45.5% Under $650 +32.5 pts ▸ 78.0%

40.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +32.4 pts 8.5%

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

0.0% $3,000 or more +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

14.8% Diabetes ◂ +11.8 pts 3.0%

0.0% Other condition +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%

0.0% Mental health +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%

0.0% Asthma +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

0.0% Stroke +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.0% Arthritis +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

0.0% Dementia +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.0% Heart disease +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.0% Lung condition +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.0% Cancer even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

51.9% None +25.6 pts ▸ 77.5%

37.0% One condition ◂ +30.6 pts 6.4%

0.0% Two conditions +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.0% Three or more +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Archer River in Aurukun +972 larger in Aurukun

5 49th pct 977 88th pct

Median age in Archer River in Aurukun +19 yrs older in Archer River

46 yrs 84th pct 27 yrs 54th pct

Median income in Archer River in Aurukun +$752 higher in Archer River

$1,062 82nd pct $310 8th pct

Household income in Archer River in Aurukun +$1,245 higher in Archer River

$2,250 71st pct $1,005 19th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Archer River in Aurukun +0.8 larger in Aurukun gap narrowing

3.1 88th pct 3.9 100th pct

Family composition

100.0% Couples with children ◂ +54.1 pts 45.9%

0.0% One-parent families +35.2 pts ▸ 35.2%

27.3% Couples without children ◂ +13.5 pts 13.7%

0.0% Other families +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%

Household size

0.0% 6 or more +25.8 pts ▸ 25.8%

0.0% 3 people +21.2 pts ▸ 21.2%

0.0% 1 person +16.5 pts ▸ 16.5%

0.0% 2 people +16.1 pts ▸ 16.1%

0.0% 4 people +11.4 pts ▸ 11.4%

0.0% 5 people +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Archer River in Aurukun +$575 higher in Archer River

$700 100th pct $125 10th pct

Mortgage in Archer River in Aurukun

$5,000 100th pct —

People / bedroom in Archer River in Aurukun +0.10 higher in Aurukun gap narrowing

1.10 93rd pct 1.20 96th pct

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Rented +92.4 pts ▸ 92.4%

62.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +62.5 pts 0.0%

37.5% Owned outright ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% Not stated +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%

0.0% Other tenure +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Types of homes

62.5% Separate house +28.6 pts ▸ 91.1%

0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

0.0% Flat or apartment +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% 3 bedrooms +52.1 pts ▸ 52.1%

0.0% 4 bedrooms +24.6 pts ▸ 24.6%

0.0% 2 bedrooms +18.6 pts ▸ 18.6%

0.0% 1 bedroom +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Archer River in Aurukun even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Archer River in Aurukun even

0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Archer River in Aurukun even

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Archer River in Aurukun even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

60.0% Walked +1.2 pts ▸ 61.2%

50.0% Worked at home ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Car (driver) +11.2 pts ▸ 11.2%

0.0% Car (passenger) +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%

0.0% Bicycle +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% No vehicle +64.8 pts ▸ 64.8%

0.0% 1 vehicle +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%

0.0% 2 vehicles +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%

0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%

0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

50.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +46.1 pts 3.9%

0.0% Public administration & safety +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%

30.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Education & training +19.1 pts ▸ 19.1%

0.0% Retail trade +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%

0.0% Health care & social assistance +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%

0.0% Administrative & support +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%

0.0% Arts & recreation +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%

0.0% Construction +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

0.0% Transport & warehousing +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%

0.0% Finance & insurance +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%

0.0% Mining +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Occupations people work in

80.0% Managers ◂ +62.9 pts 17.1%

30.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +22.1 pts 7.9%

0.0% Community & personal service +23.0 pts ▸ 23.0%

0.0% Professionals +18.4 pts ▸ 18.4%

0.0% Labourers +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%

0.0% Clerical & administrative +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%

0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%

0.0% Sales workers +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

Walkability

Walk score in Archer River in Aurukun +3.8 higher in Aurukun

0.0 0th pct 3.8 77th pct

Types ≤15 min in Archer River in Aurukun +4.9 more in Aurukun

0.0 0th pct 4.9 82nd pct

15-min city in Archer River in Aurukun +95.3 pts higher in Aurukun

0.0% 0th pct 95.3% 97th pct

Walk to shops in Archer River in Aurukun +97.9 pts higher in Aurukun

0.0% 0th pct 97.9% 99th pct

Walk to transit in Archer River in Aurukun even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Archer River in Aurukun +98.5 pts higher in Aurukun

0.0% 0th pct 98.5% 99th pct

Walk to a park in Archer River in Aurukun +96.6 pts higher in Aurukun

0.0% 0th pct 96.6% 84th pct

Walk to health in Archer River in Aurukun +98.5 pts higher in Aurukun

0.0% 0th pct 98.5% 100th pct

Amenities/1k in Archer River in Aurukun +104.8 more in Archer River

111.1 88th pct 6.4 32nd pct

Intersections/km² in Archer River in Aurukun even

0 4th pct 0 4th pct

Mean slope in Archer River in Aurukun +0.7 pts higher in Aurukun

3.5% 20th pct 4.2% 31st pct

Compare Archer River with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Archer River vs Aurukun [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30080/archer-river/vs/SAL30104/aurukun