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Mossman vs Hope Vale

Name: Mossman vs Hope Vale — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 134 km apart · Mossman profile · Hope Vale profile

Mossman Hope Vale

Hope Vale (L) and Mossman are two distinct Queensland towns with very different demographics. Hope Vale (L) has a much higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 89.8%, compared to 21.5% in Mossman. This helps explain why Hope Vale (L) is much younger, with a typical resident aged 28 and 31.5% of people being children, whereas Mossman's typical resident is 43. Many more people in Hope Vale (L) use a language other than English at home (60.0% compared to 8.3% in Mossman) and a far higher share are in de facto relationships (31.6% versus 16.9%).

Both areas are almost identical in their lack of public transport, with 0.0% of residents commuting by bus or train. However, other gaps have widened since 2011. Mossman is now far more likely to have residents who own their homes outright (31.0% versus 3.5%) and has a far higher typical weekly family income of $1,442, compared to $840 in Hope Vale (L). While Hope Vale (L) is mostly car-dependent, Mossman is somewhat walkable, with 72.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 15 yrs older in Mossman First Nations: 68.3 pts higher in Hope Vale Other language: 51.7 pts higher in Hope Vale No religion: 34.4 pts higher in Mossman Renting: 46.9 pts higher in Hope Vale

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mossman in Hope Vale +849 larger in Mossman gap steady

1,744 69th pct 895 52nd pct

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

43 yrs 43rd pct 28 yrs 3rd pct

Age structure

21.3% Children (0–14) +10.2 pts ▸ 31.5%

20.5% Young adults (25–44) +8.7 pts ▸ 29.2%

26.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +7.0 pts 19.6%

20.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +16.1 pts 4.8%

10.3% Youth (15–24) +5.2 pts ▸ 15.5%

Marital status

41.7% Never married +38.3 pts ▸ 80.0%

35.5% Married ◂ +24.1 pts 11.4%

13.6% Divorced ◂ +12.0 pts 1.6%

6.0% Widowed ◂ +1.6 pts 4.3%

3.1% Separated ◂ +1.0 pts 2.1%

Age & sex structure

Mossman Hope Vale

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

76.0% Australia +17.9 pts ▸ 94.0%

2.9% England ◂ +2.1 pts 0.8%

2.8% New Zealand ◂ +2.5 pts 0.3%

1.0% Philippines ◂ +0.5 pts 0.4%

0.5% India ◂ +0.5 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%

0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

34.2% English ◂ +29.5 pts 4.7%

32.5% Australian ◂ +28.2 pts 4.2%

9.4% Irish ◂ +8.5 pts 0.9%

7.7% Scottish ◂ +6.8 pts 0.9%

6.0% Italian ◂ +5.4 pts 0.6%

4.2% German ◂ +2.7 pts 1.5%

1.3% Chinese ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

1.2% Filipino ◂ +0.8 pts 0.4%

0.9% Dutch ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.6% Indian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.4%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

81.1% English only ◂ +47.6 pts 33.5%

0.9% Tagalog ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.6% Mandarin ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.5% Italian ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.3% Hindi ◂ +0.3 pts 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%

Religion

Religious affiliation

42.1% Christianity +39.7 pts ▸ 81.8%

43.9% No religion ◂ +34.4 pts 9.5%

11.8% Not stated ◂ +2.5 pts 9.3%

1.0% Buddhism ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.5% Hinduism ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.3% Other religions ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

39.9% Year 12 ◂ +5.3 pts 34.6%

24.5% Year 10 ◂ +0.4 pts 24.1%

12.2% Year 9 or below +6.5 pts ▸ 18.7%

11.2% Year 11 +2.3 pts ▸ 13.5%

Highest qualification level

41.9% Certificate III / IV +3.3 pts ▸ 45.2%

12.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +2.5 pts 9.9%

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

3.4% Certificate I / II +1.1 pts ▸ 4.5%

3.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

3.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.7 pts 1.3%

Field of qualification

16.1% Engineering & related ◂ +3.0 pts 13.1%

9.2% Education +2.9 pts ▸ 12.1%

10.4% Management & commerce ◂ +1.4 pts 8.9%

9.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +7.1 pts 2.2%

6.1% Architecture & building +3.1 pts ▸ 9.2%

9.1% Society & culture ◂ +0.2 pts 8.9%

8.2% Health +0.4 pts ▸ 8.6%

2.4% Agriculture & environment +2.7 pts ▸ 5.1%

3.2% Creative arts ◂ +1.0 pts 2.2%

1.4% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Mossman in Hope Vale +$235 higher in Mossman gap widening

$613 39th pct $378 7th pct

Household income in Mossman in Hope Vale +$370 higher in Mossman gap widening

$1,187 43rd pct $817 7th pct

Family income in Mossman in Hope Vale +$602 higher in Mossman gap widening

$1,442 39th pct $840 4th pct

Household income distribution

23.5% Under $650 +12.0 pts ▸ 35.5%

34.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +7.7 pts 27.0%

27.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.1 pts 20.5%

3.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +1.6 pts 1.5%

2.6% $4,000 or more ◂ +0.7 pts 1.9%

Personal income distribution

46.3% Under $650 +18.6 pts ▸ 64.9%

30.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +12.1 pts 18.4%

9.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.3 pts 5.4%

0.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.3 pts 0.5%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

6.2% Diabetes +3.6 pts ▸ 9.8%

8.4% Asthma ◂ +5.0 pts 3.4%

8.0% Mental health ◂ +6.4 pts 1.6%

7.6% Arthritis ◂ +5.9 pts 1.7%

7.0% Other condition ◂ +4.0 pts 3.0%

4.8% Heart disease ◂ +1.6 pts 3.2%

3.7% Cancer ◂ +3.3 pts 0.4%

2.6% Lung condition ◂ +1.6 pts 1.0%

1.0% Stroke ◂ +0.1 pts 0.9%

0.7% Dementia even 0.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.9% None +12.7 pts ▸ 71.6%

18.6% One condition ◂ +5.8 pts 12.7%

6.8% Two conditions ◂ +3.2 pts 3.6%

3.4% Three or more ◂ +2.0 pts 1.3%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Mossman in Hope Vale +0.7 larger in Hope Vale gap widening

2.4 57th pct 3.1 88th pct

Family composition

48.4% Couples with children ◂ +1.8 pts 46.6%

23.1% One-parent families +14.6 pts ▸ 37.7%

26.1% Couples without children ◂ +15.1 pts 11.0%

2.2% Other families +2.4 pts ▸ 4.7%

Household size

34.4% 2 people ◂ +11.6 pts 22.8%

31.2% 1 person ◂ +5.3 pts 25.9%

12.6% 3 people +1.7 pts ▸ 14.3%

5.0% 6 or more +8.5 pts ▸ 13.5%

13.1% 4 people ◂ +1.5 pts 11.6%

4.7% 5 people +5.8 pts ▸ 10.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Mossman in Hope Vale +$140 higher in Mossman gap widening

$260 46th pct $120 7th pct

Mortgage in Mossman in Hope Vale +$325 higher in Mossman gap widening

$1,300 43rd pct $975 21st pct

People / bedroom in Mossman in Hope Vale +0.20 higher in Hope Vale gap widening

0.80 57th pct 1.00 90th pct

How homes are owned or rented

39.6% Rented +46.9 pts ▸ 86.5%

31.0% Owned outright ◂ +27.5 pts 3.5%

24.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +22.1 pts 2.3%

2.2% Not stated +2.1 pts ▸ 4.2%

2.2% Other tenure +0.5 pts ▸ 2.7%

Types of homes

82.9% Separate house +10.2 pts ▸ 93.1%

7.8% Flat or apartment ◂ +5.1 pts 2.7%

6.9% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +4.5 pts 2.3%

1.6% Other dwelling ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

45.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +0.9 pts 44.4%

22.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +3.1 pts 19.3%

22.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +0.9 pts 21.2%

4.8% 1 bedroom +2.9 pts ▸ 7.7%

2.3% 5 or more +0.4 pts ▸ 2.7%

0.5% Studio / none +1.1 pts ▸ 1.5%

Weekly rent distribution

25.2% Under $200 +67.7 pts ▸ 92.9%

42.5% $200–$349 ◂ +38.5 pts 4.0%

25.2% $350–$549 ◂ +25.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

25.5% Under $1,000 +41.2 pts ▸ 66.7%

46.5% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +46.5 pts 0.0%

15.9% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%

2.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

56.7% Car (driver) +5.0 pts ▸ 61.7%

8.8% Walked +4.1 pts ▸ 12.9%

6.7% Car (passenger) +3.2 pts ▸ 10.0%

6.0% Worked at home ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

1.6% Bicycle ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

41.0% 1 vehicle +2.5 pts ▸ 43.5%

34.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +11.0 pts 23.0%

7.9% No vehicle +18.3 pts ▸ 26.2%

11.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +5.5 pts 6.5%

3.8% 4 or more ◂ +1.8 pts 2.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

5.4% Public administration & safety +22.5 pts ▸ 27.9%

11.1% Health care & social assistance +5.4 pts ▸ 16.4%

10.5% Education & training +5.5 pts ▸ 15.9%

14.8% Retail trade ◂ +10.3 pts 4.5%

11.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%

2.8% Mining +8.1 pts ▸ 10.9%

8.1% Administrative & support ◂ +3.1 pts 5.0%

7.3% Construction ◂ +3.3 pts 4.0%

6.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

4.6% Other services ◂ +2.6 pts 2.0%

1.3% Arts & recreation +3.1 pts ▸ 4.5%

3.9% Manufacturing ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

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

19.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +10.8 pts 8.5%

11.7% Professionals +4.8 pts ▸ 16.4%

15.7% Labourers ◂ +5.7 pts 10.0%

7.6% Machinery operators & drivers +6.8 pts ▸ 14.4%

10.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.7 pts 8.0%

10.5% Sales workers ◂ +5.5 pts 5.0%

7.5% Managers ◂ +2.0 pts 5.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Mossman in Hope Vale +2.9 higher in Mossman

5.2 67th pct 2.3 23rd pct

Types ≤15 min in Mossman in Hope Vale +2.4 more in Mossman

5.5 66th pct 3.1 30th pct

15-min city in Mossman in Hope Vale +70.3 pts higher in Mossman

70.3% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Mossman in Hope Vale +6.1 pts higher in Hope Vale

71.6% 61st pct 77.7% 67th pct

Walk to transit in Mossman in Hope Vale even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Mossman in Hope Vale +7.3 pts higher in Hope Vale

70.4% 51st pct 77.7% 59th pct

Walk to a park in Mossman in Hope Vale +22.6 pts higher in Mossman

98.6% 77th pct 76.1% 27th pct

Walk to health in Mossman in Hope Vale +72.5 pts higher in Mossman

72.5% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Mossman in Hope Vale +16.7 more in Mossman

21.2 57th pct 4.5 9th pct

Intersections/km² in Mossman in Hope Vale +25 higher in Mossman

31 48th pct 6 8th pct

Mean slope in Mossman in Hope Vale +0.9 pts higher in Hope Vale

2.9% 18th pct 3.8% 38th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Mossman vs Hope Vale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL315068/mossman/vs/UCL321052/hope-vale