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Dajarra vs Georgina

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 74 km apart · Dajarra profile · Georgina profile

Dajarra Georgina

Dajarra and Georgina (Qld) are both remote Queensland areas, though they have very different profiles. Dajarra has a much larger First Nations population at 50.5%, while Georgina (Qld) has none. Dajarra is also home to more children, with 18.3% under 15, and a far older typical resident at 38 compared to 25 in Georgina (Qld). In terms of education and income, Georgina (Qld) has a far higher share of people who completed Year 12 (52.4%), while Dajarra has a far higher share of people earning $2,000 or more a week (16.0%).

Both areas are almost identical when it comes to typical family incomes, which are $1,125 per week in each place. They also share similar housing patterns, with about two people per home in both areas. However, Georgina (Qld) is more likely to have adults working or looking for work (81.0%), whereas Dajarra has a much lower share at 52.6%.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Dajarrain Georgina +165 larger in Dajarra gap narrowing
186 52nd pct 21 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 429
  • First area, 2016: 191
  • First area, 2021: 186
  • Second area, 2016: 7
  • Second area, 2021: 21
Median age in Dajarrain Georgina +13 yrs older in Dajarra gap widening
38 yrs 23rd pct 25 yrs 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 30 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 27 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 24 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 25 yrs
First Nations in Dajarrain Georgina +50.5 pts higher in Dajarra
50.5% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.1%
  • First area, 2016: 61.3%
  • First area, 2021: 50.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Dajarrain Georgina +8.1 pts higher in Dajarra
8.1% 12th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.9%
  • First area, 2016: 5.8%
  • First area, 2021: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Under 15 in Dajarrain Georgina +18.3 pts higher in Dajarra
18.3% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.7%
  • First area, 2016: 30.4%
  • First area, 2021: 18.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
23.4% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.7%
  • First area, 2016: 18.1%
  • First area, 2021: 23.4%

Age structure

14.5% Youth (15–24) +42.6 pts ▸ 57.1%
32.3% Older adults (45–64) +5.8 pts ▸ 38.1%
29.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +10.5 pts 19.0%
18.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +18.3 pts 0.0%
8.1% Seniors (65+) ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%

Marital status

70.5% Never married ◂ +8.6 pts 61.9%
21.8% Married +2.0 pts ▸ 23.8%
4.5% Separated +9.8 pts ▸ 14.3%
3.8% Divorced ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
1.9% Widowed ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Dajarra Georgina

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

  • 85+ in Dajarra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Georgina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Dajarra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Georgina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Dajarra: 2.2% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Georgina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Dajarra: 4.3% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Georgina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Dajarra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Georgina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Dajarra: 4.3% males, 1.6% females; 60–64 in Georgina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Dajarra: 4.9% males, 3.8% females; 55–59 in Georgina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Dajarra: 6.5% males, 5.4% females; 50–54 in Georgina: 28.6% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Dajarra: 5.9% males, 4.9% females; 45–49 in Georgina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Dajarra: 1.6% males, 2.2% females; 40–44 in Georgina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Dajarra: 5.4% males, 3.8% females; 35–39 in Georgina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Dajarra: 5.9% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Georgina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Dajarra: 3.8% males, 2.2% females; 25–29 in Georgina: 42.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Dajarra: 7.6% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Georgina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Dajarra: 0.0% males, 4.9% females; 15–19 in Georgina: 28.6% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Dajarra: 3.8% males, 3.8% females; 10–14 in Georgina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Dajarra: 3.2% males, 3.8% females; 5–9 in Georgina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Dajarra: 0.0% males, 4.3% females; 0–4 in Georgina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Dajarrain Georgina +10.0 pts higher in Georgina
4.3% 19th pct 14.3% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.1%
  • First area, 2016: 1.6%
  • First area, 2021: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.3%

Country of birth

81.2% Australia ◂ +19.3 pts 61.9%
1.6% New Zealand ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
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

14.5% Australian +18.8 pts ▸ 33.3%
16.1% English +12.4 pts ▸ 28.6%
1.6% German +27.0 pts ▸ 28.6%
7.5% Irish ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
4.3% Scottish ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
2.7% Italian ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
1.6% Filipino ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Dajarrain Georgina even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.8%
  • First area, 2016: 2.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Dajarrain Georgina even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

85.5% English only ◂ +28.3 pts 57.1%
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

No religion in Dajarrain Georgina +9.2 pts higher in Dajarra
47.3% 72nd pct 38.1% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.5%
  • First area, 2016: 31.4%
  • First area, 2021: 47.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.1%

Religious affiliation

47.3% No religion ◂ +9.2 pts 38.1%
36.6% Christianity +1.5 pts ▸ 38.1%
0.0% Islam +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
14.0% Not stated +0.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
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

Year 12 in Dajarrain Georgina +20.9 pts higher in Georgina
31.5% 15th pct 52.4% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.9%
  • First area, 2016: 30.5%
  • First area, 2021: 31.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.4%
Bachelor+ in Dajarrain Georgina +4.5 pts higher in Dajarra
4.5% 11th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.1%
  • First area, 2016: 13.1%
  • First area, 2021: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools/1k kids in Dajarrain Georgina
29.41 94th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Dajarrain Georgina +1 more in Dajarra
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
16 3rd pct
632 0th pct

Highest year of school

31.5% Year 12 +20.9 pts ▸ 52.4%
21.2% Year 10 +2.6 pts ▸ 23.8%
19.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +19.2 pts 0.0%
11.6% Year 11 ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

41.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +14.4 pts 27.3%
8.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
4.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

32.1% Engineering & related ◂ +4.9 pts 27.3%
8.3% Health ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
7.1% Education ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
6.0% Management & commerce ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
3.6% Architecture & building ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
3.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
3.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Dajarrain Georgina +$82 higher in Dajarra gap narrowing
$866 68th pct $784 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,004
  • First area, 2016: $565
  • First area, 2021: $866
  • Second area, 2016: $833
  • Second area, 2021: $784
Household income in Dajarrain Georgina +$225 higher in Georgina
$900 10th pct $1,125 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: $959
  • First area, 2016: $900
  • First area, 2021: $900
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
Family income in Dajarrain Georgina even
$1,125 10th pct $1,125 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,083
  • First area, 2016: $1,031
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
High earners in Dajarrain Georgina +16.0 pts higher in Dajarra
16.0% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.7%
  • First area, 2016: 6.9%
  • First area, 2021: 16.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Dajarrain Georgina
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.3%
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Personal income distribution

33.3% Under $650 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
18.6% $650–$1,499 +14.7 pts ▸ 33.3%
21.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%
4.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Dajarrain Georgina +5.7 pts higher in Dajarra
24.7% 29th pct 19.0% 13th pct
Mental health in Dajarrain Georgina +20.6 pts higher in Georgina
3.2% 17th pct 23.8% 100th pct
Needs assistance in Dajarrain Georgina +4.3 pts higher in Dajarra
4.3% 46th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.7%
  • First area, 2016: 1.6%
  • First area, 2021: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

3.2% Mental health +20.6 pts ▸ 23.8%
11.3% Diabetes ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
9.1% Asthma ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
5.9% Other condition ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
4.3% Heart disease ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
3.8% Arthritis ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
2.2% Stroke ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
1.6% Cancer ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

59.7% None ◂ +21.6 pts 38.1%
15.1% One condition +4.0 pts ▸ 19.0%
7.0% Two conditions ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
1.6% Three or more ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Dajarrain Georgina +11.4 pts higher in Georgina
7.7% 9th pct 19.0% 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.7%
  • First area, 2016: 10.8%
  • First area, 2021: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.0%
Unpaid carers in Dajarrain Georgina +7.7 pts higher in Dajarra
7.7% 14th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.7%
  • First area, 2016: 10.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Dajarrain Georgina +22.4 pts higher in Dajarra
22.4% 36th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.1%
  • First area, 2016: 12.3%
  • First area, 2021: 22.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Defence service in Dajarrain Georgina +2.0 pts higher in Dajarra
2.0% 41st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Dajarrain Georgina +16.7 pts higher in Dajarra
16.7% 14th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.4%
  • First area, 2016: 5.4%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Dajarrain Georgina +94 larger in Dajarra
94 86th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Dajarrain Georgina +10 yrs older in Dajarra
31 yrs 66th pct 21 yrs 29th pct
19.0% 10th pct
Median income in Dajarrain Georgina +$32 higher in Georgina
$442 23rd pct $474 29th pct
Household income in Dajarrain Georgina
$700 8th pct
Indigenous language in Dajarrain Georgina
0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Dajarrain Georgina +0.3 larger in Dajarra
2.3 29th pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.2
  • First area, 2016: 2.6
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
37.3% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.9%
  • First area, 2016: 32.8%
  • First area, 2021: 37.3%
Living alone in Dajarrain Georgina
52.6% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.1%
  • First area, 2016: 37.7%
  • First area, 2021: 52.6%

Housing & Dwellings

$95 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: $70
  • First area, 2016: $140
  • First area, 2021: $95
People / bedroom in Dajarrain Georgina +0.20 higher in Georgina
0.80 43rd pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.50
  • First area, 2016: 1.00
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
89.5% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 71.9%
  • First area, 2016: 81.1%
  • First area, 2021: 89.5%
Owned outright in Dajarrain Georgina
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.1%
  • First area, 2016: 11.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Separate houses in Dajarrain Georgina
86.8% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 89.5%
  • First area, 2016: 77.4%
  • First area, 2021: 86.8%
3+ bedrooms in Dajarrain Georgina
81.6% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 64.4%
  • First area, 2016: 67.9%
  • First area, 2021: 81.6%

Transport & Vehicles

32.4% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.1%
  • First area, 2016: 37.3%
  • First area, 2021: 32.4%
Work from home in Dajarrain Georgina
6.6% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.5%
  • First area, 2016: 11.9%
  • First area, 2021: 6.6%
9.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.9%
  • First area, 2016: 9.0%
  • First area, 2021: 9.2%
PT stops in Dajarrain Georgina even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Dajarrain Georgina even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Dajarrain Georgina even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Dajarrain Georgina even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

6.6% Worked at home +40.5 pts ▸ 47.1%
28.9% Car (driver) ◂ +28.9 pts 0.0%
22.4% Walked ◂ +22.4 pts 0.0%
9.2% Bus ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Dajarrain Georgina +19.4 pts higher in Georgina
28.2% 40th pct 47.6% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 39.6%
  • First area, 2016: 32.1%
  • First area, 2021: 28.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Dajarrain Georgina
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.5%
  • First area, 2016: 8.1%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Dajarrain Georgina +28.4 pts higher in Georgina
52.6% 26th pct 81.0% 95th pct
  • First area, 2011: 70.3%
  • First area, 2016: 56.9%
  • First area, 2021: 52.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 81.0%
78.9% 96th pct
  • First area, 2011: 82.6%
  • First area, 2016: 73.1%
  • First area, 2021: 78.9%

Industries people work in

17.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +59.4 pts ▸ 76.5%
31.6% Mining ◂ +31.6 pts 0.0%
14.5% Construction ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
9.2% Manufacturing ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
9.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
6.6% Education & training ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
5.3% Administrative & support ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
5.3% Public administration & safety ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
3.9% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

25.0% Labourers +57.4 pts ▸ 82.4%
36.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +19.2 pts 17.6%
14.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
7.9% Community & personal service ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
6.6% Professionals ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
6.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
5.3% Managers ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

5.9 88th pct
Types ≤15 min in Dajarrain Georgina
6.4 91st pct
15-min city in Dajarrain Georgina
91.8% 95th pct
Walk to shops in Dajarrain Georgina
90.6% 95th pct
Walk to transit in Dajarrain Georgina
0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Dajarrain Georgina
91.8% 94th pct
Walk to a park in Dajarrain Georgina
92.5% 82nd pct
Walk to health in Dajarrain Georgina
91.8% 97th pct
Amenities/1k in Dajarrain Georgina +80.6 more in Dajarra
80.6 87th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Dajarrain Georgina even
0 2nd pct 0 0th pct
2.2% 0th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Dajarra vs Georgina [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30788/dajarra/vs/SAL31112/georgina