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Mossman vs Wujal Wujal

Name: Mossman vs Wujal Wujal — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 59 km apart · Mossman profile · Wujal Wujal profile

Mossman Wujal Wujal

Mossman and Wujal Wujal (L) are two Queensland areas with very different demographics. Wujal Wujal (L) has a much larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 93.5%, compared to 21.5% in Mossman. The two areas also differ in age; the typical resident in Mossman is 43, while the typical person in Wujal Wujal (L) is far younger at 29. Mossman also has significantly higher typical incomes, with weekly personal income at $613 compared to $332 in Wujal Wujal (L).

These gaps have generally widened since 2011, particularly the difference in age and the share of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents. Despite these diverging trends, the two areas are similar in that very few people in either place speak little or no English. They also share a similar level of military service, with about 4% of residents in both areas having served in the Defence Force.

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Where they differ most

First Nations: 72.0 pts higher in Wujal Wujal Other language: 33.0 pts higher in Wujal Wujal No religion: 35.6 pts higher in Mossman Renting: 52.8 pts higher in Wujal Wujal Owned outright: 31.0 pts higher in Mossman

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mossman in Wujal Wujal +1,468 larger in Mossman gap steady

1,744 69th pct 276 14th pct

Median age in Mossman in Wujal Wujal +14 yrs older in Mossman gap widening

43 yrs 43rd pct 29 yrs 5th pct

Age structure

20.5% Young adults (25–44) +9.2 pts ▸ 29.7%

26.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +1.5 pts 25.0%

21.3% Children (0–14) +4.8 pts ▸ 26.1%

20.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +17.3 pts 3.6%

10.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.5 pts 9.8%

Marital status

41.7% Never married +44.8 pts ▸ 86.4%

35.5% Married ◂ +26.9 pts 8.5%

13.6% Divorced ◂ +11.1 pts 2.5%

6.0% Widowed ◂ +4.0 pts 2.0%

3.1% Separated ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Mossman Wujal Wujal

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

76.0% Australia +21.1 pts ▸ 97.1%

2.9% England ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

2.8% New Zealand ◂ +1.7 pts 1.1%

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 ◂ +31.0 pts 3.3%

32.5% Australian ◂ +31.0 pts 1.4%

9.4% Irish ◂ +7.6 pts 1.8%

7.7% Scottish ◂ +5.9 pts 1.8%

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 ◂ +26.7 pts 54.3%

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 +45.6 pts ▸ 87.7%

43.9% No religion ◂ +35.6 pts 8.3%

11.8% Not stated ◂ +6.0 pts 5.8%

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 ◂ +12.4 pts 27.6%

24.5% Year 10 +1.0 pts ▸ 25.5%

12.2% Year 9 or below +7.7 pts ▸ 19.9%

11.2% Year 11 +7.1 pts ▸ 18.4%

Highest qualification level

41.9% Certificate III / IV +4.1 pts ▸ 46.0%

12.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +8.4 pts 4.0%

3.4% Certificate I / II +8.6 pts ▸ 12.0%

10.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +3.9 pts 7.0%

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 ◂ +10.1 pts 6.0%

10.4% Management & commerce +4.6 pts ▸ 15.0%

8.2% Health +4.8 pts ▸ 13.0%

9.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +6.4 pts 3.0%

9.2% Education ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%

9.1% Society & culture ◂ +6.1 pts 3.0%

6.1% Architecture & building ◂ +3.1 pts 3.0%

2.4% Agriculture & environment +2.6 pts ▸ 5.0%

3.2% Creative arts ◂ +3.2 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 Wujal Wujal +$281 higher in Mossman gap widening

$613 39th pct $332 4th pct

Household income in Mossman in Wujal Wujal +$347 higher in Mossman gap widening

$1,187 43rd pct $840 8th pct

Family income in Mossman in Wujal Wujal +$609 higher in Mossman gap widening

$1,442 39th pct $833 4th pct

Household income distribution

34.7% $650–$1,499 +7.0 pts ▸ 41.8%

23.5% Under $650 +4.3 pts ▸ 27.8%

27.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.4 pts 15.2%

3.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

2.6% $4,000 or more ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

46.3% Under $650 +31.1 pts ▸ 77.4%

30.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +23.5 pts 7.0%

9.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.2 pts 2.5%

0.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

6.2% Diabetes +9.4 pts ▸ 15.6%

8.4% Asthma ◂ +5.8 pts 2.5%

8.0% Mental health ◂ +5.4 pts 2.5%

7.6% Arthritis ◂ +6.5 pts 1.1%

7.0% Other condition ◂ +1.6 pts 5.4%

4.8% Heart disease ◂ +0.1 pts 4.7%

3.7% Cancer ◂ +2.6 pts 1.1%

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 +7.7 pts ▸ 66.7%

18.6% One condition ◂ +1.2 pts 17.4%

6.8% Two conditions ◂ +2.4 pts 4.3%

3.4% Three or more ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Mossman in Wujal Wujal +0.8 larger in Wujal Wujal gap widening

2.4 57th pct 3.2 89th pct

Family composition

48.4% Couples with children +3.6 pts ▸ 52.0%

23.1% One-parent families +11.7 pts ▸ 34.8%

26.1% Couples without children ◂ +18.5 pts 7.6%

2.2% Other families +5.4 pts ▸ 7.6%

Household size

34.4% 2 people ◂ +11.6 pts 22.8%

31.2% 1 person ◂ +9.6 pts 21.5%

12.6% 3 people +7.6 pts ▸ 20.3%

5.0% 6 or more +12.7 pts ▸ 17.7%

13.1% 4 people ◂ +3.0 pts 10.1%

4.7% 5 people +8.0 pts ▸ 12.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Mossman in Wujal Wujal +$190 higher in Mossman gap widening

$260 46th pct $70 0th pct

Mortgage in Mossman in Wujal Wujal gap narrowing

$1,300 43rd pct —

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

0.80 57th pct 1.20 94th pct

How homes are owned or rented

39.6% Rented +52.8 pts ▸ 92.4%

31.0% Owned outright ◂ +31.0 pts 0.0%

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

2.2% Not stated +9.2 pts ▸ 11.4%

2.2% Other tenure +4.1 pts ▸ 6.3%

Types of homes

82.9% Separate house ◂ +3.1 pts 79.7%

6.9% Townhouse / semi-detached +5.8 pts ▸ 12.7%

7.8% Flat or apartment ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%

1.6% Other dwelling ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

45.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +6.1 pts 39.2%

22.4% 2 bedrooms +6.7 pts ▸ 29.1%

22.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +3.1 pts 19.0%

4.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +1.0 pts 3.8%

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 +69.3 pts ▸ 94.5%

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

56.7% Car (driver) ◂ +20.3 pts 36.4%

8.8% Walked +27.5 pts ▸ 36.4%

6.7% Car (passenger) +2.4 pts ▸ 9.1%

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 +34.7 pts ▸ 42.7%

41.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +2.4 pts 38.7%

34.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +27.4 pts 6.7%

11.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +7.9 pts 4.0%

3.8% 4 or more ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

5.4% Public administration & safety +42.3 pts ▸ 47.7%

14.8% Retail trade ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%

11.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%

11.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +4.2 pts 6.8%

10.5% Education & training ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%

1.3% Arts & recreation +7.7 pts ▸ 9.1%

8.1% Administrative & support ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%

7.3% Construction ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%

6.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +6.1 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%

Occupations people work in

11.7% Professionals +20.2 pts ▸ 31.8%

19.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +19.3 pts 0.0%

15.4% Community & personal service +2.8 pts ▸ 18.2%

15.7% Labourers ◂ +2.1 pts 13.6%

7.5% Managers +6.2 pts ▸ 13.6%

7.6% Machinery operators & drivers +3.7 pts ▸ 11.4%

10.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.5 pts 9.1%

10.5% Sales workers ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Mossman in Wujal Wujal +4.2 higher in Mossman

5.2 67th pct 1.0 10th pct

Types ≤15 min in Mossman in Wujal Wujal +4.0 more in Mossman

5.5 66th pct 1.5 13th pct

15-min city in Mossman in Wujal Wujal +70.3 pts higher in Mossman

70.3% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Mossman in Wujal Wujal +71.6 pts higher in Mossman

71.6% 61st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Mossman in Wujal Wujal even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Mossman in Wujal Wujal +70.4 pts higher in Mossman

70.4% 51st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Mossman in Wujal Wujal +29.2 pts higher in Mossman

98.6% 77th pct 69.4% 24th pct

Walk to health in Mossman in Wujal Wujal +72.5 pts higher in Mossman

72.5% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Mossman in Wujal Wujal +14.0 more in Mossman

21.2 57th pct 7.2 15th pct

Intersections/km² in Mossman in Wujal Wujal +13 higher in Mossman

31 48th pct 17 26th pct

Mean slope in Mossman in Wujal Wujal +6.1 pts higher in Wujal Wujal

2.9% 18th pct 9.0% 88th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Mossman vs Wujal Wujal [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL315068/mossman/vs/UCL322135/wujal-wujal