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Cooktown vs Hope Vale

Name: Cooktown vs Hope Vale — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 26 km apart · Cooktown profile · Hope Vale profile

Cooktown Hope Vale

Cooktown and Hope Vale (L) are nearby Queensland areas with very different profiles. Hope Vale (L) has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (89.8%) and a much younger population, with a typical resident aged 28. In contrast, Cooktown is far older with a typical age of 43 and a higher share of people aged 65 and over (18.8%). Cooktown also has a more diverse population, with a far higher share of people born overseas (13.2%) and higher typical weekly family incomes of $1,567 compared to $840 in Hope Vale (L).

Everyday life in both places is shaped by a lack of public transport, with almost no one using it to commute. However, the gaps between the two have widened since 2011 in many areas. This is seen in the growing difference in unemployment, which is far higher in Hope Vale (L) at 23.2%. The gap in housing has also grown; Hope Vale (L) is now much more likely to be a rental area (86.5%) than Cooktown (47.2%).

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Where they differ most

Median age: 15 yrs older in Cooktown First Nations: 67.4 pts higher in Hope Vale Other language: 48.5 pts higher in Hope Vale No religion: 31.0 pts higher in Cooktown Renting: 39.2 pts higher in Hope Vale

Demographics & Identity

Population in Cooktown in Hope Vale +902 larger in Cooktown gap widening

1,797 70th pct 895 52nd pct

Median age in Cooktown in Hope Vale +15 yrs older in Cooktown gap widening

43 yrs 43rd pct 28 yrs 3rd pct

Age structure

19.6% Children (0–14) +11.9 pts ▸ 31.5%

22.5% Young adults (25–44) +6.6 pts ▸ 29.2%

28.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +8.5 pts 19.6%

18.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +13.9 pts 4.8%

10.7% Youth (15–24) +4.8 pts ▸ 15.5%

Marital status

45.8% Never married +34.2 pts ▸ 80.0%

33.1% Married ◂ +21.7 pts 11.4%

12.6% Divorced ◂ +11.0 pts 1.6%

5.3% Widowed ◂ +1.0 pts 4.3%

2.9% Separated ◂ +0.8 pts 2.1%

Age & sex structure

Cooktown Hope Vale

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

72.8% Australia +21.2 pts ▸ 94.0%

2.9% New Zealand ◂ +2.6 pts 0.3%

2.6% England ◂ +1.8 pts 0.8%

0.7% Philippines ◂ +0.3 pts 0.4%

0.4% India ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.4% South Africa ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% Italy ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% China ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

32.5% Australian ◂ +28.3 pts 4.2%

30.1% English ◂ +25.4 pts 4.7%

10.1% Irish ◂ +9.2 pts 0.9%

8.7% Scottish ◂ +7.8 pts 0.9%

4.7% German ◂ +3.3 pts 1.5%

1.4% Italian ◂ +0.9 pts 0.6%

1.3% Filipino ◂ +0.9 pts 0.4%

1.2% Dutch ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

0.9% Chinese ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.6% Indian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.4%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

74.3% English only ◂ +40.8 pts 33.5%

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

42.4% Christianity +39.4 pts ▸ 81.8%

40.5% No religion ◂ +31.0 pts 9.5%

15.6% Not stated ◂ +6.3 pts 9.3%

0.7% Hinduism ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.6% Buddhism ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.3% Islam ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.3% Other religions ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

42.2% Year 12 ◂ +7.5 pts 34.6%

22.9% Year 10 +1.1 pts ▸ 24.1%

9.8% Year 9 or below +8.9 pts ▸ 18.7%

9.2% Year 11 +4.4 pts ▸ 13.5%

Highest qualification level

30.8% Certificate III / IV +14.4 pts ▸ 45.2%

17.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +7.5 pts 9.9%

10.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +4.5 pts 6.4%

2.9% Certificate I / II +1.6 pts ▸ 4.5%

4.2% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

4.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.8 pts 1.3%

Field of qualification

12.0% Engineering & related +1.0 pts ▸ 13.1%

9.9% Education +2.2 pts ▸ 12.1%

11.9% Health ◂ +3.3 pts 8.6%

9.9% Society & culture ◂ +1.0 pts 8.9%

4.7% Architecture & building +4.5 pts ▸ 9.2%

8.8% Management & commerce +0.1 pts ▸ 8.9%

5.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +3.1 pts 2.2%

3.2% Agriculture & environment +1.9 pts ▸ 5.1%

2.7% Creative arts ◂ +0.4 pts 2.2%

1.8% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

0.6% Information technology ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Cooktown in Hope Vale +$319 higher in Cooktown gap widening

$697 57th pct $378 7th pct

Household income in Cooktown in Hope Vale +$435 higher in Cooktown gap narrowing

$1,252 49th pct $817 7th pct

Family income in Cooktown in Hope Vale +$727 higher in Cooktown gap widening

$1,567 49th pct $840 4th pct

Household income distribution

22.8% Under $650 +12.7 pts ▸ 35.5%

27.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.2 pts 27.0%

24.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.7 pts 20.5%

6.7% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +5.2 pts 1.5%

6.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +4.3 pts 1.9%

Personal income distribution

39.2% Under $650 +25.7 pts ▸ 64.9%

28.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +9.5 pts 18.4%

13.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +8.1 pts 5.4%

2.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.3 pts 0.5%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

4.4% Diabetes +5.4 pts ▸ 9.8%

7.6% Arthritis ◂ +5.9 pts 1.7%

6.1% Mental health ◂ +4.6 pts 1.6%

5.6% Other condition ◂ +2.6 pts 3.0%

4.8% Asthma ◂ +1.5 pts 3.4%

3.4% Heart disease ◂ +0.2 pts 3.2%

2.7% Cancer ◂ +2.2 pts 0.4%

1.6% Lung condition ◂ +0.6 pts 1.0%

0.6% Stroke +0.3 pts ▸ 0.9%

0.7% Dementia ◂ +0.1 pts 0.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

62.4% None +9.2 pts ▸ 71.6%

16.0% One condition ◂ +3.2 pts 12.7%

4.4% Two conditions ◂ +0.8 pts 3.6%

2.5% Three or more ◂ +1.2 pts 1.3%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Cooktown in Hope Vale +0.8 larger in Hope Vale gap widening

2.3 43rd pct 3.1 88th pct

Family composition

48.1% Couples with children ◂ +1.5 pts 46.6%

19.7% One-parent families +18.0 pts ▸ 37.7%

30.4% Couples without children ◂ +19.4 pts 11.0%

1.2% Other families +3.5 pts ▸ 4.7%

Household size

35.6% 1 person ◂ +9.8 pts 25.9%

32.4% 2 people ◂ +9.6 pts 22.8%

13.0% 3 people +1.3 pts ▸ 14.3%

3.7% 6 or more +9.8 pts ▸ 13.5%

10.9% 4 people +0.7 pts ▸ 11.6%

4.4% 5 people +6.0 pts ▸ 10.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Cooktown in Hope Vale +$100 higher in Cooktown gap steady

$220 29th pct $120 7th pct

Mortgage in Cooktown in Hope Vale +$225 higher in Cooktown gap widening

$1,200 36th pct $975 21st pct

People / bedroom in Cooktown in Hope Vale +0.10 higher in Hope Vale gap steady

0.90 88th pct 1.00 90th pct

How homes are owned or rented

47.2% Rented +39.2 pts ▸ 86.5%

26.5% Owned outright ◂ +23.0 pts 3.5%

16.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +14.0 pts 2.3%

4.0% Not stated +0.3 pts ▸ 4.2%

4.0% Other tenure ◂ +1.3 pts 2.7%

Types of homes

81.5% Separate house +11.6 pts ▸ 93.1%

12.5% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +10.2 pts 2.3%

4.1% Other dwelling ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

1.1% Flat or apartment +1.6 pts ▸ 2.7%

Bedrooms per home

37.3% 3 bedrooms +7.1 pts ▸ 44.4%

28.9% 2 bedrooms ◂ +9.6 pts 19.3%

12.5% 4 bedrooms +8.7 pts ▸ 21.2%

10.9% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.1 pts 7.7%

3.5% Studio / none ◂ +2.0 pts 1.5%

2.8% 5 or more even 2.7%

Weekly rent distribution

36.9% Under $200 +56.0 pts ▸ 92.9%

34.0% $200–$349 ◂ +30.0 pts 4.0%

17.5% $350–$549 ◂ +17.5 pts 0.0%

1.6% $550–$749 ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

34.6% Under $1,000 +32.1 pts ▸ 66.7%

34.6% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +34.6 pts 0.0%

20.6% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +20.6 pts 0.0%

4.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

57.6% Car (driver) +4.1 pts ▸ 61.7%

11.1% Walked +1.8 pts ▸ 12.9%

9.3% Car (passenger) +0.7 pts ▸ 10.0%

6.4% Worked at home ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

1.0% Bicycle ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.6% Bus ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

46.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +2.4 pts 43.5%

31.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +8.1 pts 23.0%

9.3% No vehicle +16.9 pts ▸ 26.2%

10.4% 3 vehicles ◂ +4.0 pts 6.5%

3.8% 4 or more ◂ +1.8 pts 2.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

14.0% Public administration & safety +13.9 pts ▸ 27.9%

20.4% Health care & social assistance ◂ +4.0 pts 16.4%

11.8% Education & training +4.1 pts ▸ 15.9%

11.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%

11.6% Retail trade ◂ +7.1 pts 4.5%

0.7% Mining +10.2 pts ▸ 10.9%

8.1% Construction ◂ +4.2 pts 4.0%

2.6% Administrative & support +2.4 pts ▸ 5.0%

1.7% Arts & recreation +2.8 pts ▸ 4.5%

3.4% Other services ◂ +1.4 pts 2.0%

2.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +0.1 pts 2.5%

2.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

15.4% Community & personal service +11.5 pts ▸ 26.9%

23.8% Professionals ◂ +7.4 pts 16.4%

5.0% Machinery operators & drivers +9.4 pts ▸ 14.4%

12.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +4.6 pts 8.0%

12.1% Managers ◂ +6.7 pts 5.5%

11.0% Labourers ◂ +1.0 pts 10.0%

10.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +2.2 pts 8.5%

9.0% Sales workers ◂ +4.0 pts 5.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Cooktown in Hope Vale +1.3 higher in Cooktown

3.6 39th pct 2.3 23rd pct

Types ≤15 min in Cooktown in Hope Vale +1.2 more in Cooktown

4.2 44th pct 3.1 30th pct

15-min city in Cooktown in Hope Vale +61.0 pts higher in Cooktown

61.0% 52nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Cooktown in Hope Vale +21.4 pts higher in Hope Vale

56.3% 48th pct 77.7% 67th pct

Walk to transit in Cooktown in Hope Vale even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Cooktown in Hope Vale +42.2 pts higher in Hope Vale

35.5% 29th pct 77.7% 59th pct

Walk to a park in Cooktown in Hope Vale +8.1 pts higher in Cooktown

84.2% 35th pct 76.1% 27th pct

Walk to health in Cooktown in Hope Vale +73.2 pts higher in Cooktown

73.2% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Cooktown in Hope Vale +12.2 more in Cooktown

16.7 45th pct 4.5 9th pct

Intersections/km² in Cooktown in Hope Vale +19 higher in Cooktown

24 38th pct 6 8th pct

Mean slope in Cooktown in Hope Vale +5.5 pts higher in Cooktown

9.3% 89th pct 3.8% 38th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Cooktown vs Hope Vale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL315024/cooktown/vs/UCL321052/hope-vale