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Mossman vs Laura

Name: Mossman vs Laura — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 143 km apart · Mossman profile · Laura profile

Mossman Laura

Laura (L) (Qld) and Mossman are two very different Queensland areas, separated by about 143 km. Laura (L) (Qld) is a sparsely populated area where 75.2% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, compared with 21.5% in Mossman. The typical weekly household income is well higher in Laura (L) (Qld) at $1,687, while Mossman's is $1,187. Mossman has a more qualified workforce, with 39.9% of residents having completed Year 12, compared to only 13.6% in Laura (L) (Qld).

Both areas are almost identical in their lack of public transport, with 0.0% of residents commuting by it. While they share this, other gaps are shifting; the difference in typical age has narrowed to 4 years, and the gap in the share of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people has also narrowed since 2011. However, the gap in typical rent has widened, with Mossman's usual rent now $140 higher than in Laura (L) (Qld).

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Where they differ most

First Nations: 53.7 pts higher in Laura De facto: 25.1 pts higher in Laura No religion: 28.1 pts higher in Mossman Year 12: 26.4 pts higher in Mossman Renting: 49.3 pts higher in Laura

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mossman in Laura +1,643 larger in Mossman gap widening

1,744 69th pct 101 5th pct

Median age in Mossman in Laura +4 yrs older in Mossman gap narrowing

43 yrs 43rd pct 39 yrs 29th pct

Age structure

21.3% Children (0–14) +8.4 pts ▸ 29.7%

26.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.8 pts 23.8%

20.5% Young adults (25–44) +5.3 pts ▸ 25.7%

20.9% Seniors (65+) +2.8 pts ▸ 23.8%

10.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.4 pts 8.9%

Marital status

41.7% Never married +25.8 pts ▸ 67.4%

35.5% Married ◂ +14.6 pts 20.9%

13.6% Divorced ◂ +7.8 pts 5.8%

6.0% Widowed ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

3.1% Separated +0.4 pts ▸ 3.5%

Age & sex structure

Mossman Laura

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

76.0% Australia +11.1 pts ▸ 87.1%

2.9% England ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

2.8% New Zealand ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

1.0% Philippines ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

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 ◂ +27.3 pts 6.9%

32.5% Australian ◂ +1.8 pts 30.7%

9.4% Irish ◂ +2.5 pts 6.9%

7.7% Scottish ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%

6.0% Italian ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

4.2% German ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

1.3% Chinese ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

1.2% Filipino ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

0.9% Dutch ◂ +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

Language used at home

81.1% English only +9.0 pts ▸ 90.1%

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

11.8% Not stated +38.7 pts ▸ 50.5%

43.9% No religion ◂ +28.1 pts 15.8%

42.1% Christianity ◂ +9.4 pts 32.7%

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 ◂ +26.4 pts 13.6%

24.5% Year 10 +8.8 pts ▸ 33.3%

12.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.1 pts 11.1%

11.2% Year 11 ◂ +1.4 pts 9.9%

Highest qualification level

41.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +18.9 pts 23.1%

12.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%

10.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%

3.4% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

3.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

3.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

16.1% Engineering & related ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%

10.4% Management & commerce ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%

9.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%

9.2% Education ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%

9.1% Society & culture ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%

8.2% Health ◂ +0.5 pts 7.7%

6.1% Architecture & building +1.6 pts ▸ 7.7%

3.2% Creative arts ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

2.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

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

0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Mossman in Laura +$120 higher in Mossman gap widening

$613 39th pct $493 15th pct

Household income in Mossman in Laura +$500 higher in Laura gap widening

$1,187 43rd pct $1,687 75th pct

Family income in Mossman in Laura +$183 higher in Laura gap widening

$1,442 39th pct $1,625 53rd pct

Household income distribution

27.6% $1,500–$2,999 +13.2 pts ▸ 40.7%

34.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +34.7 pts 0.0%

23.5% Under $650 ◂ +12.4 pts 11.1%

2.6% $4,000 or more +15.9 pts ▸ 18.5%

3.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

46.3% Under $650 ◂ +12.6 pts 33.7%

30.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +16.6 pts 14.0%

9.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.3 pts 3.5%

0.8% $3,000 or more +2.7 pts ▸ 3.5%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

6.2% Diabetes +2.7 pts ▸ 8.9%

8.4% Asthma ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%

8.0% Mental health ◂ +4.0 pts 4.0%

7.6% Arthritis ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

7.0% Other condition ◂ +3.0 pts 4.0%

4.8% Heart disease ◂ +1.8 pts 3.0%

3.7% Cancer ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

2.6% Lung condition ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

1.0% Stroke ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.7% Dementia ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.9% None ◂ +13.4 pts 45.5%

18.6% One condition ◂ +7.7 pts 10.9%

6.8% Two conditions ◂ +2.8 pts 4.0%

3.4% Three or more ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Mossman in Laura +0.6 larger in Laura gap narrowing

2.4 57th pct 3.0 87th pct

Family composition

48.4% Couples with children ◂ +16.5 pts 31.9%

26.1% Couples without children ◂ +2.4 pts 23.6%

23.1% One-parent families +0.5 pts ▸ 23.6%

2.2% Other families +1.9 pts ▸ 4.2%

Household size

34.4% 2 people ◂ +4.8 pts 29.6%

31.2% 1 person ◂ +5.2 pts 25.9%

12.6% 3 people +5.9 pts ▸ 18.5%

5.0% 6 or more +13.5 pts ▸ 18.5%

13.1% 4 people ◂ +2.0 pts 11.1%

4.7% 5 people ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Mossman in Laura +$140 higher in Mossman gap widening

$260 46th pct $120 7th pct

Mortgage in Mossman in Laura

$1,300 43rd pct —

People / bedroom in Mossman in Laura +0.40 higher in Laura gap widening

0.80 57th pct 1.20 94th pct

How homes are owned or rented

39.6% Rented +49.3 pts ▸ 88.9%

31.0% Owned outright ◂ +8.8 pts 22.2%

24.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +24.5 pts 0.0%

2.2% Other tenure ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

2.2% Not stated ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

82.9% Separate house +28.2 pts ▸ 111.1%

7.8% Flat or apartment ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%

6.9% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%

1.6% Other dwelling ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

45.3% 3 bedrooms +10.2 pts ▸ 55.6%

22.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +7.6 pts 14.8%

22.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +22.1 pts 0.0%

4.8% 1 bedroom +10.0 pts ▸ 14.8%

2.3% 5 or more ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

0.5% Studio / none ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

25.2% Under $200 +58.1 pts ▸ 83.3%

42.5% $200–$349 ◂ +42.5 pts 0.0%

25.2% $350–$549 ◂ +25.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

8.8% Walked +69.4 pts ▸ 78.3%

56.7% Car (driver) ◂ +39.3 pts 17.4%

6.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%

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

7.9% No vehicle +33.7 pts ▸ 41.7%

41.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +3.5 pts 37.5%

34.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +17.4 pts 16.7%

11.9% 3 vehicles +4.7 pts ▸ 16.7%

3.8% 4 or more ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

8.1% Administrative & support +31.1 pts ▸ 39.1%

11.1% Health care & social assistance +23.7 pts ▸ 34.8%

11.1% Accommodation & food +15.0 pts ▸ 26.1%

10.5% Education & training +6.9 pts ▸ 17.4%

14.8% Retail trade ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%

7.3% Construction ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%

6.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

5.4% Public administration & safety ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

4.6% Other services ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

3.9% Manufacturing ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

2.8% Mining ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

2.2% Professional & technical ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

7.5% Managers +36.0 pts ▸ 43.5%

11.7% Professionals +27.5 pts ▸ 39.1%

19.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +6.2 pts 13.0%

15.7% Labourers +1.7 pts ▸ 17.4%

15.4% Community & personal service ◂ +2.4 pts 13.0%

10.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%

10.5% Sales workers ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%

7.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Mossman in Laura +1.9 higher in Mossman

5.2 67th pct 3.3 34th pct

Types ≤15 min in Mossman in Laura +1.1 more in Mossman

5.5 66th pct 4.4 47th pct

15-min city in Mossman in Laura +1.2 pts higher in Laura

70.3% 59th pct 71.4% 61st pct

Walk to shops in Mossman in Laura +3.7 pts higher in Laura

71.6% 61st pct 75.2% 65th pct

Walk to transit in Mossman in Laura even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Mossman in Laura +6.6 pts higher in Mossman

70.4% 51st pct 63.8% 45th pct

Walk to a park in Mossman in Laura +98.6 pts higher in Mossman

98.6% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Mossman in Laura +0.8 pts higher in Laura

72.5% 76th pct 73.3% 77th pct

Amenities/1k in Mossman in Laura +48.1 more in Laura

21.2 57th pct 69.3 95th pct

Intersections/km² in Mossman in Laura +26 higher in Mossman

31 48th pct 5 6th pct

Mean slope in Mossman in Laura +1.0 pts higher in Laura

2.9% 18th pct 3.9% 39th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Mossman vs Laura [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL315068/mossman/vs/UCL322071/laura