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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 52 km apart · Cooktown profile · Wujal Wujal profile

Cooktown Wujal Wujal

Cooktown and Wujal Wujal (L) are two distinct Queensland communities separated by about 52 km. Wujal Wujal (L) has a much stronger Indigenous presence, with 93.5% of its population being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander compared to 22.4% in Cooktown. The two areas also differ sharply in age and income; the typical resident in Cooktown is 43 and earns a typical weekly personal income of $697, while the typical resident in Wujal Wujal (L) is far younger at 29 and earns $332.

Since 2011, the gaps between these two places have generally widened. The difference in typical age has grown from 3 years to 14 years, and the gap in typical personal income has increased from $163 to $365. Despite these diverging trends, they remain similar in some ways, such as having nearly identical rates of people with long-term health conditions (around 23%) and very low use of public transport for commuting.

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Where they differ most

First Nations: 71.1 pts higher in Wujal Wujal Other language: 29.8 pts higher in Wujal Wujal No religion: 32.2 pts higher in Cooktown Renting: 45.2 pts higher in Wujal Wujal Owned outright: 26.5 pts higher in Cooktown

Demographics & Identity

Population in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +1,521 larger in Cooktown gap widening
1,797 70th pct 276 14th pct
Median age in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +14 yrs older in Cooktown gap widening
43 yrs 43rd pct 29 yrs 5th pct
First Nations in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +71.1 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap widening
22.4% 87th pct 93.5% 100th pct
Aged 65+ in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +15.1 pts higher in Cooktown gap widening
18.8% 37th pct 3.6% 1st pct
Under 15 in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +6.5 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap steady
19.6% 65th pct 26.1% 91st pct
De facto in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +12.5 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap widening
20.8% 90th pct 33.3% 100th pct

Age structure

22.5% Young adults (25–44) +7.2 pts ▸ 29.7%
28.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +3.1 pts 25.0%
19.6% Children (0–14) +6.5 pts ▸ 26.1%
18.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +15.1 pts 3.6%
10.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.9 pts 9.8%

Marital status

45.8% Never married +40.6 pts ▸ 86.4%
33.1% Married ◂ +24.5 pts 8.5%
12.6% Divorced ◂ +10.1 pts 2.5%
5.3% Widowed ◂ +3.3 pts 2.0%
2.9% Separated ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Cooktown Wujal Wujal

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +10.3 pts higher in Cooktown gap widening
13.2% 66th pct 2.9% 5th pct

Country of birth

72.8% Australia +24.3 pts ▸ 97.1%
2.9% New Zealand ◂ +1.9 pts 1.1%
2.6% England ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
0.7% Philippines ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
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 ◂ +31.0 pts 1.4%
30.1% English ◂ +26.8 pts 3.3%
10.1% Irish ◂ +8.3 pts 1.8%
8.7% Scottish ◂ +6.9 pts 1.8%
4.7% German ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
1.4% Italian ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.3% Filipino ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
1.2% Dutch ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.9% Chinese ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.6% Indian ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +29.8 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap widening
11.5% 86th pct 41.3% 92nd pct
Limited English in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +1.1 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap steady
0.4% 58th pct 1.4% 86th pct

Language used at home

74.3% English only ◂ +19.9 pts 54.3%
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

No religion in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +32.2 pts higher in Cooktown gap widening
40.5% 43rd pct 8.3% 0th pct

Religious affiliation

42.4% Christianity +45.3 pts ▸ 87.7%
40.5% No religion ◂ +32.2 pts 8.3%
15.6% Not stated ◂ +9.8 pts 5.8%
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

Year 12 in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +14.6 pts higher in Cooktown gap widening
42.2% 61st pct 27.6% 14th pct
Bachelor+ in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +14.6 pts higher in Cooktown gap widening
16.6% 73rd pct 2.0% 0th pct

Highest year of school

42.2% Year 12 ◂ +14.6 pts 27.6%
22.9% Year 10 +2.6 pts ▸ 25.5%
9.8% Year 9 or below +10.1 pts ▸ 19.9%
9.2% Year 11 +9.2 pts ▸ 18.4%

Highest qualification level

30.8% Certificate III / IV +15.2 pts ▸ 46.0%
17.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +13.4 pts 4.0%
2.9% Certificate I / II +9.1 pts ▸ 12.0%
10.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +3.9 pts 7.0%
4.2% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

8.8% Management & commerce +6.2 pts ▸ 15.0%
11.9% Health +1.1 pts ▸ 13.0%
12.0% Engineering & related ◂ +6.0 pts 6.0%
9.9% Education ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
9.9% Society & culture ◂ +6.9 pts 3.0%
5.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.3 pts 3.0%
3.2% Agriculture & environment +1.8 pts ▸ 5.0%
4.7% Architecture & building ◂ +1.7 pts 3.0%
2.7% Creative arts ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
1.8% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.6% Information technology ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +$365 higher in Cooktown gap widening
$697 57th pct $332 4th pct
Household income in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +$412 higher in Cooktown gap widening
$1,252 49th pct $840 8th pct
Family income in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +$734 higher in Cooktown gap widening
$1,567 49th pct $833 4th pct
High earners in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +8.1 pts higher in Cooktown gap steady
8.1% 64th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +13.0 pts higher in Cooktown gap widening
13.0% 60th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

27.2% $650–$1,499 +14.6 pts ▸ 41.8%
22.8% Under $650 +5.1 pts ▸ 27.8%
24.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.0 pts 15.2%
6.7% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
6.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

39.2% Under $650 +38.2 pts ▸ 77.4%
28.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +20.9 pts 7.0%
13.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +11.0 pts 2.5%
2.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +0.6 pts higher in Cooktown
23.0% 13th pct 22.5% 12th pct
Mental health in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +3.6 pts higher in Cooktown
6.1% 14th pct 2.5% 4th pct
Needs assistance in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +3.1 pts higher in Cooktown gap widening
4.9% 32nd pct 1.8% 4th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

4.4% Diabetes +11.2 pts ▸ 15.6%
7.6% Arthritis ◂ +6.5 pts 1.1%
6.1% Mental health ◂ +3.6 pts 2.5%
5.6% Other condition ◂ +0.2 pts 5.4%
4.8% Asthma ◂ +2.3 pts 2.5%
3.4% Heart disease +1.3 pts ▸ 4.7%
2.7% Cancer ◂ +1.6 pts 1.1%
1.6% Lung condition ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.7% Dementia ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.6% Stroke ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

62.4% None +4.3 pts ▸ 66.7%
16.0% One condition +1.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
4.4% Two conditions even 4.3%
2.5% Three or more ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +13.0 pts higher in Cooktown gap widening
18.0% 56th pct 5.0% 2nd pct
Unpaid carers in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +0.4 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap narrowing
8.6% 11th pct 9.0% 13th pct
Unpaid child care in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +23.7 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap widening
21.0% 32nd pct 44.7% 94th pct
Defence service in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +0.4 pts higher in Cooktown
4.9% 76th pct 4.5% 72nd pct
Housework 15h+ in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +17.5 pts higher in Cooktown gap widening
17.5% 12th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +0.9 larger in Wujal Wujal gap widening
2.3 43rd pct 3.2 89th pct
One-parent in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +15.1 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap widening
19.7% 75th pct 34.8% 97th pct
Living alone in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +14.1 pts higher in Cooktown gap widening
35.6% 74th pct 21.5% 27th pct

Family composition

48.1% Couples with children +3.9 pts ▸ 52.0%
19.7% One-parent families +15.1 pts ▸ 34.8%
30.4% Couples without children ◂ +22.8 pts 7.6%
1.2% Other families +6.4 pts ▸ 7.6%

Household size

35.6% 1 person ◂ +14.1 pts 21.5%
32.4% 2 people ◂ +9.6 pts 22.8%
13.0% 3 people +7.3 pts ▸ 20.3%
3.7% 6 or more +14.1 pts ▸ 17.7%
4.4% 5 people +8.2 pts ▸ 12.7%
10.9% 4 people ◂ +0.7 pts 10.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +$150 higher in Cooktown gap narrowing
$220 29th pct $70 0th pct
Mortgage in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal gap narrowing
$1,200 36th pct —
People / bedroom in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +0.30 higher in Wujal Wujal gap widening
0.90 88th pct 1.20 94th pct
Renting in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +45.2 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap widening
47.2% 88th pct 92.4% 100th pct
Owned outright in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +26.5 pts higher in Cooktown gap widening
26.5% 18th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Separate houses in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +1.8 pts higher in Cooktown gap narrowing
81.5% 13th pct 79.7% 12th pct
3+ bedrooms in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +5.6 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap narrowing
52.6% 3rd pct 58.2% 8th pct

How homes are owned or rented

47.2% Rented +45.2 pts ▸ 92.4%
26.5% Owned outright ◂ +26.5 pts 0.0%
16.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +16.4 pts 0.0%
4.0% Not stated +7.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
4.0% Other tenure +2.4 pts ▸ 6.3%

Types of homes

81.5% Separate house ◂ +1.8 pts 79.7%
12.5% Townhouse / semi-detached +0.1 pts ▸ 12.7%
4.1% Other dwelling ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
1.1% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

37.3% 3 bedrooms +1.9 pts ▸ 39.2%
28.9% 2 bedrooms +0.2 pts ▸ 29.1%
12.5% 4 bedrooms +6.4 pts ▸ 19.0%
10.9% 1 bedroom ◂ +7.1 pts 3.8%
3.5% Studio / none ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
2.8% 5 or more ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

36.9% Under $200 +57.6 pts ▸ 94.5%
34.0% $200–$349 ◂ +34.0 pts 0.0%
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%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +33.4 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap widening
9.3% 86th pct 42.7% 95th pct
Work from home in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +6.4 pts higher in Cooktown gap narrowing
6.4% 39th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT commute in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +0.6 pts higher in Cooktown gap narrowing
0.6% 69th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

57.6% Car (driver) ◂ +21.3 pts 36.4%
11.1% Walked +25.2 pts ▸ 36.4%
9.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.2 pts 9.1%
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 ◂ +7.3 pts 38.7%
9.3% No vehicle +33.4 pts ▸ 42.7%
31.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +24.4 pts 6.7%
10.4% 3 vehicles ◂ +6.4 pts 4.0%
3.8% 4 or more ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +28.2 pts higher in Cooktown gap widening
45.3% 88th pct 17.1% 4th pct
Recent arrivals in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal
10.1% 71st pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +22.6 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap widening
6.7% 73rd pct 29.3% 100th pct
Participation in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +23.1 pts higher in Cooktown gap widening
52.3% 47th pct 29.1% 2nd pct
Full-time in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +6.8 pts higher in Cooktown gap narrowing
61.3% 76th pct 54.5% 41st pct

Industries people work in

14.0% Public administration & safety +33.7 pts ▸ 47.7%
20.4% Health care & social assistance ◂ +13.6 pts 6.8%
11.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
11.8% Education & training ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
11.6% Retail trade ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
1.7% Arts & recreation +7.4 pts ▸ 9.1%
8.1% Construction ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
3.4% Other services ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
2.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.6% Administrative & support ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
2.4% Rental & real estate ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

23.8% Professionals +8.0 pts ▸ 31.8%
15.4% Community & personal service +2.8 pts ▸ 18.2%
12.1% Managers +1.5 pts ▸ 13.6%
11.0% Labourers +2.7 pts ▸ 13.6%
12.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +3.5 pts 9.1%
5.0% Machinery operators & drivers +6.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
10.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
9.0% Sales workers ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +2.5 higher in Cooktown
3.6 39th pct 1.0 10th pct
Types ≤15 min in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +2.8 more in Cooktown
4.2 44th pct 1.5 13th pct
15-min city in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +61.0 pts higher in Cooktown
61.0% 52nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +56.3 pts higher in Cooktown
56.3% 48th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +35.5 pts higher in Cooktown
35.5% 29th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +14.7 pts higher in Cooktown
84.2% 35th pct 69.4% 24th pct
Walk to health in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +73.2 pts higher in Cooktown
73.2% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +9.4 more in Cooktown
16.7 45th pct 7.2 15th pct
Intersections/km² in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +7 higher in Cooktown
24 38th pct 17 26th pct
Mean slope in Cooktownin Wujal Wujal +0.3 pts higher in Cooktown
9.3% 89th pct 9.0% 88th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Cooktown vs Wujal Wujal [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL315024/cooktown/vs/UCL322135/wujal-wujal