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Aurukun vs Mapoon

Name: Aurukun vs Mapoon — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 147 km apart · Aurukun profile · Mapoon profile

Aurukun Mapoon

Aurukun and Mapoon (L) are two remote Queensland areas with distinct profiles. Aurukun has a much higher share of people using another language at home (83.2%) and people who speak little or no English (20.0%), while Mapoon (L) is far more likely to have residents with no religion (51.8%). Aurukun is more walkable, with a score of 3.8 (mostly car-dependent), whereas Mapoon (L) is car-dependent with a score of 0.0. Housing also differs, as Aurukun has far more homes with three or more bedrooms (76.7%) compared to Mapoon (L) (58.1%).

Both areas sit close to the national figure for recent overseas arrivals, which is 11.5% in Aurukun and 0.0% in Mapoon (L). They share very similar typical weekly rents of about $120 to $125 and nearly identical typical weekly incomes of around $1,000. While they share these commonalities, other gaps are growing; for example, the difference in the number of people using another language at home has widened significantly since 2011.

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Where they differ most

Other language: 48.8 pts higher in Aurukun No car: 32.2 pts higher in Aurukun Full-time: 21.6 pts higher in Mapoon No religion: 20.8 pts higher in Mapoon Housework 15h+: 20.5 pts higher in Mapoon

Demographics & Identity

Population in Aurukun in Mapoon +676 larger in Aurukun gap narrowing

1,101 58th pct 425 29th pct

Median age in Aurukun in Mapoon +2 yrs older in Aurukun gap widening

29 yrs 5th pct 27 yrs 2nd pct

Age structure

23.8% Children (0–14) +7.3 pts ▸ 31.1%

30.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +2.0 pts 28.2%

23.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +5.2 pts 18.1%

17.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.4 pts 16.9%

4.5% Seniors (65+) +5.4 pts ▸ 9.9%

Marital status

91.0% Never married ◂ +16.2 pts 74.8%

4.7% Married +12.1 pts ▸ 16.8%

1.6% Divorced +3.8 pts ▸ 5.4%

1.4% Widowed +2.3 pts ▸ 3.7%

0.6% Separated +0.4 pts ▸ 1.0%

Age & sex structure

Aurukun Mapoon

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

92.9% Australia ◂ +5.6 pts 87.3%

0.6% England +0.3 pts ▸ 0.9%

0.3% New Zealand ◂ +0.3 pts 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

2.2% Australian +2.1 pts ▸ 4.2%

0.7% Scottish +1.6 pts ▸ 2.4%

1.5% English +0.2 pts ▸ 1.6%

1.2% Irish ◂ +0.5 pts 0.7%

0.5% German +0.6 pts ▸ 1.2%

0.8% Dutch ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.4% Chinese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

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

9.3% English only +44.6 pts ▸ 53.9%

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

61.8% Christianity ◂ +34.7 pts 27.1%

31.0% No religion +20.8 pts ▸ 51.8%

7.4% Not stated +12.6 pts ▸ 20.0%

0.0% Other religions +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

39.3% Year 10 ◂ +13.4 pts 25.9%

33.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +13.6 pts 19.4%

13.8% Year 12 +7.7 pts ▸ 21.4%

5.0% Year 11 +7.0 pts ▸ 11.9%

Highest qualification level

18.3% Certificate III / IV +16.1 pts ▸ 34.4%

2.0% Certificate I / II +12.6 pts ▸ 14.6%

10.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +6.0 pts 4.7%

8.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +2.4 pts 6.3%

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

0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

2.0% Architecture & building +10.5 pts ▸ 12.5%

11.2% Education ◂ +3.9 pts 7.3%

3.0% Engineering & related +7.4 pts ▸ 10.4%

5.6% Management & commerce +4.3 pts ▸ 9.9%

8.6% Society & culture ◂ +0.3 pts 8.3%

2.0% Agriculture & environment +6.3 pts ▸ 8.3%

4.1% Health +2.2 pts ▸ 6.3%

0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Aurukun in Mapoon +$34 higher in Mapoon gap steady

$331 4th pct $365 6th pct

Household income in Aurukun in Mapoon +$60 higher in Aurukun gap steady

$1,069 31st pct $1,009 25th pct

Family income in Aurukun in Mapoon +$139 higher in Mapoon gap narrowing

$785 2nd pct $924 7th pct

Household income distribution

43.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.9 pts 38.7%

19.9% Under $650 ◂ +5.9 pts 14.0%

15.3% $1,500–$2,999 +4.1 pts ▸ 19.4%

2.1% $3,000–$3,999 +6.5 pts ▸ 8.6%

2.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

78.0% Under $650 ◂ +19.6 pts 58.4%

8.5% $650–$1,499 +4.6 pts ▸ 13.1%

3.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.0 pts 1.3%

0.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

10.2% Other condition ◂ +5.2 pts 4.9%

3.0% Diabetes +3.8 pts ▸ 6.8%

0.3% Heart disease +6.3 pts ▸ 6.6%

1.7% Mental health +3.7 pts ▸ 5.4%

1.2% Asthma +3.1 pts ▸ 4.2%

0.4% Arthritis +2.5 pts ▸ 2.8%

0.0% Cancer +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

0.3% Lung condition +0.4 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.5% Stroke +0.3 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.3% Dementia ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

77.5% None ◂ +16.8 pts 60.7%

6.4% One condition +10.3 pts ▸ 16.7%

0.8% Two conditions +2.5 pts ▸ 3.3%

0.3% Three or more +0.9 pts ▸ 1.2%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Aurukun in Mapoon +0.3 larger in Aurukun gap steady

3.9 96th pct 3.6 93rd pct

Family composition

45.9% Couples with children +7.1 pts ▸ 53.0%

35.2% One-parent families ◂ +1.0 pts 34.2%

13.7% Couples without children ◂ +3.8 pts 9.9%

5.1% Other families ◂ +3.5 pts 1.6%

Household size

25.8% 6 or more ◂ +11.9 pts 14.0%

21.2% 3 people ◂ +7.2 pts 14.0%

8.1% 5 people +11.3 pts ▸ 19.4%

16.1% 2 people +1.1 pts ▸ 17.2%

16.5% 1 person ◂ +0.4 pts 16.1%

11.4% 4 people +4.7 pts ▸ 16.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Aurukun in Mapoon +$5 higher in Aurukun gap steady

$125 8th pct $120 7th pct

People / bedroom in Aurukun in Mapoon even gap steady

1.20 94th pct 1.20 94th pct

How homes are owned or rented

92.4% Rented ◂ +3.1 pts 89.2%

5.5% Not stated ◂ +1.2 pts 4.3%

0.0% Owned outright +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%

2.5% Other tenure ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%

Types of homes

91.1% Separate house +5.7 pts ▸ 96.8%

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

0.0% Other dwelling +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%

2.1% Flat or apartment ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

52.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +25.2 pts 26.9%

24.6% 4 bedrooms +6.6 pts ▸ 31.2%

18.6% 2 bedrooms +8.2 pts ▸ 26.9%

2.1% 1 bedroom +3.3 pts ▸ 5.4%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

83.5% Under $200 +10.5 pts ▸ 94.0%

1.8% $200–$349 ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

61.2% Walked ◂ +41.6 pts 19.6%

11.2% Car (driver) +41.0 pts ▸ 52.2%

6.6% Car (passenger) +10.8 pts ▸ 17.4%

0.0% Worked at home +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%

5.3% Bicycle ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

64.8% No vehicle ◂ +32.2 pts 32.6%

30.0% 1 vehicle +10.2 pts ▸ 40.2%

9.0% 2 vehicles +8.3 pts ▸ 17.4%

0.0% 3 vehicles +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%

0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

37.5% Public administration & safety +16.8 pts ▸ 54.3%

19.1% Education & training ◂ +15.8 pts 3.3%

9.2% Retail trade ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%

4.6% Construction +3.0 pts ▸ 7.6%

7.2% Health care & social assistance +0.4 pts ▸ 7.6%

5.9% Administrative & support ◂ +2.7 pts 3.3%

5.9% Arts & recreation ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

3.9% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.7 pts 3.3%

3.9% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

2.6% Finance & insurance ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

2.0% Mining ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

23.0% Community & personal service ◂ +5.6 pts 17.4%

18.4% Professionals +0.1 pts ▸ 18.5%

17.1% Managers ◂ +4.1 pts 13.0%

9.9% Labourers +6.4 pts ▸ 16.3%

9.2% Clerical & administrative +4.9 pts ▸ 14.1%

6.6% Machinery operators & drivers +3.2 pts ▸ 9.8%

7.9% Technicians & trades +0.8 pts ▸ 8.7%

4.6% Sales workers ◂ +1.3 pts 3.3%

Walkability

Walk score in Aurukun in Mapoon +3.8 higher in Aurukun

3.8 42nd pct 0.0 0th pct

Types ≤15 min in Aurukun in Mapoon +4.9 more in Aurukun

4.9 55th pct 0.0 0th pct

15-min city in Aurukun in Mapoon +95.6 pts higher in Aurukun

95.6% 91st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Aurukun in Mapoon +98.1 pts higher in Aurukun

98.1% 96th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Aurukun in Mapoon even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Aurukun in Mapoon +98.8 pts higher in Aurukun

98.8% 96th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Aurukun in Mapoon +96.8 pts higher in Aurukun

96.8% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Aurukun in Mapoon +98.8 pts higher in Aurukun

98.8% 99th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Aurukun in Mapoon +3.1 more in Aurukun

5.4 11th pct 2.4 5th pct

Intersections/km² in Aurukun in Mapoon +1 higher in Aurukun

4 5th pct 3 3rd pct

Mean slope in Aurukun in Mapoon +0.7 pts higher in Mapoon

4.2% 44th pct 4.9% 54th pct

Compare Aurukun with nearby areas

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Compare Mapoon with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Aurukun vs Mapoon [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL315004/aurukun/vs/UCL322076/mapoon