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Thursday Island vs Hammond Island

Name: Thursday Island vs Hammond Island — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 3.0 km apart · Thursday Island profile · Hammond Island profile

Thursday Island Hammond Island

Thursday Island and Hammond Island (L) are neighbouring areas in the Torres Strait with very different economic and social profiles. Thursday Island has a much higher share of adults with a bachelor degree (16.1%) and higher typical incomes, with the usual household earning $2,136 a week compared to $933 in Hammond Island (L). Hammond Island (L) is more culturally distinct, with a far higher share of people identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (96.9%) and a far higher proportion using a language other than English at home (93.5%). Thursday Island is also more walkable (mostly car-dependent), with many more homes within a 15-minute walk of schools, health services, and parks.

Since 2011, the gaps between these two places have shifted in various ways. The difference in the share of people identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander has narrowed, while the gap in typical incomes has widened significantly. Despite these shifts, the two areas share some similarities, such as having about the same proportion of people aged 65 and over (around 7%) and similar rates of long-term health conditions (about 18%).

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Where they differ most

First Nations: 27.8 pts higher in Hammond Island Other language: 45.2 pts higher in Hammond Island Housework 15h+: 31.0 pts higher in Hammond Island Population: 2,544 larger in Thursday Island Unpaid child care: 22.3 pts higher in Hammond Island

Demographics & Identity

Population in Thursday Island in Hammond Island +2,544 larger in Thursday Island gap steady

2,805 77th pct 261 13th pct

Median age in Thursday Island in Hammond Island +7 yrs older in Thursday Island gap narrowing

30 yrs 6th pct 23 yrs 0th pct

Age structure

27.0% Children (0–14) +6.8 pts ▸ 33.7%

28.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +9.3 pts 19.2%

21.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +3.0 pts 18.8%

15.0% Youth (15–24) +2.3 pts ▸ 17.2%

7.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +0.3 pts 6.9%

Marital status

61.7% Never married +3.6 pts ▸ 65.3%

26.7% Married +0.3 pts ▸ 27.1%

5.5% Divorced ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

3.3% Widowed +2.0 pts ▸ 5.3%

3.3% Separated ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Thursday Island Hammond Island

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

85.5% Australia +14.9 pts ▸ 100.4%

1.2% New Zealand ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

1.1% England ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.5% India ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.2% Philippines ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Vietnam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% China ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% South Africa ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

16.2% Australian ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%

11.2% English ◂ +9.6 pts 1.5%

4.1% Scottish ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

4.0% Irish ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

1.8% Chinese ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

0.8% Filipino +0.7 pts ▸ 1.5%

1.5% German ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

1.0% Italian ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.7% Dutch ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.6% Indian ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.3% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

41.9% English only ◂ +36.1 pts 5.7%

0.3% Mandarin ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Punjabi ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Arabic even 0.0%

0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%

0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

68.4% Christianity +0.5 pts ▸ 69.0%

8.7% Not stated +12.0 pts ▸ 20.7%

20.5% No religion ◂ +9.7 pts 10.7%

1.2% Other religions ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

0.6% Islam ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.5% Buddhism ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% Hinduism ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

57.9% Year 12 +3.5 pts ▸ 61.4%

15.4% Year 10 +0.4 pts ▸ 15.8%

8.0% Year 11 +1.5 pts ▸ 9.5%

7.5% Year 9 or below +2.0 pts ▸ 9.5%

Highest qualification level

30.5% Certificate III / IV +24.3 pts ▸ 54.8%

18.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%

12.2% Advanced diploma / diploma +5.0 pts ▸ 17.2%

5.7% Certificate I / II +5.0 pts ▸ 10.8%

4.4% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

3.3% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.0 pts ▸ 4.3%

Field of qualification

13.3% Management & commerce +4.9 pts ▸ 18.3%

11.1% Society & culture +7.2 pts ▸ 18.3%

9.7% Engineering & related +6.4 pts ▸ 16.1%

15.0% Health ◂ +6.4 pts 8.6%

6.7% Architecture & building +6.2 pts ▸ 12.9%

9.7% Education ◂ +3.3 pts 6.5%

0.5% Agriculture & environment +4.8 pts ▸ 5.4%

3.7% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.7 pts ▸ 5.4%

1.3% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.9% Creative arts ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.4% Information technology ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Thursday Island in Hammond Island +$449 higher in Thursday Island gap widening

$902 87th pct $453 12th pct

Household income in Thursday Island in Hammond Island +$1,203 higher in Thursday Island gap widening

$2,136 89th pct $933 16th pct

Family income in Thursday Island in Hammond Island +$1,032 higher in Thursday Island gap widening

$2,056 78th pct $1,024 10th pct

Household income distribution

18.5% $650–$1,499 +16.7 pts ▸ 35.2%

32.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.7 pts 25.4%

8.6% Under $650 +6.9 pts ▸ 15.5%

14.2% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +9.9 pts 4.2%

10.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

34.1% Under $650 +31.7 pts ▸ 65.9%

27.6% $650–$1,499 +8.8 pts ▸ 36.5%

23.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +21.7 pts 1.8%

3.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.5 pts 2.9%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

7.0% Diabetes ◂ +2.4 pts 4.6%

2.7% Heart disease +2.7 pts ▸ 5.4%

5.3% Asthma ◂ +0.3 pts 5.0%

4.4% Other condition ◂ +2.1 pts 2.3%

2.5% Arthritis +1.4 pts ▸ 3.8%

3.0% Mental health ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

0.6% Lung condition +0.5 pts ▸ 1.1%

1.0% Cancer ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.6% Dementia ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.4% Stroke ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

72.4% None +7.7 pts ▸ 80.1%

13.3% One condition +0.1 pts ▸ 13.4%

3.4% Two conditions ◂ +0.7 pts 2.7%

1.2% Three or more +0.3 pts ▸ 1.5%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Thursday Island in Hammond Island +0.2 larger in Hammond Island gap narrowing

3.2 89th pct 3.4 91st pct

Family composition

55.7% Couples with children +7.5 pts ▸ 63.2%

27.2% One-parent families ◂ +3.0 pts 24.2%

14.6% Couples without children ◂ +2.5 pts 12.1%

2.6% Other families ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Household size

24.0% 2 people ◂ +2.9 pts 21.1%

12.4% 3 people +11.5 pts ▸ 23.9%

23.2% 1 person ◂ +3.5 pts 19.7%

14.0% 6 or more +8.5 pts ▸ 22.5%

15.5% 4 people +2.8 pts ▸ 18.3%

12.0% 5 people ◂ +0.7 pts 11.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Thursday Island in Hammond Island +$80 higher in Thursday Island gap narrowing

$200 23rd pct $120 7th pct

Mortgage in Thursday Island in Hammond Island

$1,408 53rd pct —

People / bedroom in Thursday Island in Hammond Island +0.10 higher in Thursday Island gap narrowing

1.20 94th pct 1.10 92nd pct

How homes are owned or rented

74.1% Rented +3.3 pts ▸ 77.5%

8.2% Owned outright +11.5 pts ▸ 19.7%

10.2% Other tenure ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%

3.9% Not stated ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

3.6% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

57.1% Separate house +21.7 pts ▸ 78.9%

29.8% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +8.7 pts 21.1%

10.6% Flat or apartment ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%

1.1% Other dwelling ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

37.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +9.7 pts 28.2%

28.7% 2 bedrooms +5.1 pts ▸ 33.8%

15.2% 4 bedrooms +12.9 pts ▸ 28.2%

7.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%

5.5% 5 or more ◂ +1.3 pts 4.2%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

42.5% Under $200 +41.1 pts ▸ 83.6%

32.2% $200–$349 ◂ +32.2 pts 0.0%

8.2% $350–$549 ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%

2.2% $550–$749 ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

1.8% $750 or more ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

39.1% Car (driver) ◂ +26.4 pts 12.7%

23.9% Walked ◂ +4.9 pts 19.0%

12.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +8.5 pts 3.8%

3.7% Worked at home +5.2 pts ▸ 8.9%

1.7% Bicycle ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

0.5% Bus ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

24.0% No vehicle +21.7 pts ▸ 45.7%

42.9% 1 vehicle ◂ +1.4 pts 41.4%

21.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +9.7 pts 11.4%

6.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%

4.5% 4 or more ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

19.8% Public administration & safety +30.8 pts ▸ 50.6%

27.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +14.3 pts 12.7%

13.9% Education & training ◂ +1.3 pts 12.7%

7.8% Construction +1.1 pts ▸ 8.9%

6.7% Retail trade ◂ +0.3 pts 6.3%

1.1% Electricity, gas & water +5.2 pts ▸ 6.3%

5.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.2 pts 3.8%

4.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.8 pts 3.8%

2.6% Administrative & support ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

2.2% Other services ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

2.0% Professional & technical ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

1.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

16.6% Community & personal service +12.5 pts ▸ 29.1%

23.7% Professionals ◂ +11.1 pts 12.7%

10.1% Labourers +7.7 pts ▸ 17.7%

12.0% Technicians & trades +4.5 pts ▸ 16.5%

14.9% Clerical & administrative +0.3 pts ▸ 15.2%

11.5% Managers ◂ +3.9 pts 7.6%

5.6% Sales workers +0.7 pts ▸ 6.3%

2.9% Machinery operators & drivers +2.2 pts ▸ 5.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Thursday Island in Hammond Island +3.6 higher in Thursday Island

4.0 44th pct 0.4 4th pct

Types ≤15 min in Thursday Island in Hammond Island +4.1 more in Thursday Island

4.8 53rd pct 0.7 6th pct

15-min city in Thursday Island in Hammond Island +77.0 pts higher in Thursday Island

77.0% 67th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Thursday Island in Hammond Island +25.8 pts higher in Thursday Island

25.8% 36th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Thursday Island in Hammond Island even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Thursday Island in Hammond Island +81.6 pts higher in Thursday Island

81.6% 65th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Thursday Island in Hammond Island +95.8 pts higher in Thursday Island

95.8% 61st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Thursday Island in Hammond Island +38.1 pts higher in Thursday Island

38.1% 56th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Thursday Island in Hammond Island +2.2 more in Thursday Island

6.1 13th pct 3.8 8th pct

Intersections/km² in Thursday Island in Hammond Island +42 higher in Thursday Island

43 65th pct 1 0th pct

Mean slope in Thursday Island in Hammond Island +5.5 pts higher in Hammond Island

9.1% 88th pct 14.6% 100th pct

Compare Thursday Island with nearby areas

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Compare Hammond Island with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Thursday Island vs Hammond Island [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL315091/thursday-island/vs/UCL322056/hammond-island