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Weipa vs Lockhart River

Name: Weipa vs Lockhart River — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 162 km apart · Weipa profile · Lockhart River profile

Weipa Lockhart River

Weipa and Lockhart River (L) are two distinct Queensland areas located about 162 km apart. Weipa is a much larger center where typical weekly household income is far higher at $2,976, compared to $1,042 in Lockhart River (L). The two areas differ sharply in their populations; 80.5% of people in Lockhart River (L) are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is far higher than the 19.9% in Weipa. Weipa also has a much higher proportion of people who completed Year 12 (54.6% compared to 22.2%) and a significantly lower unemployment rate of 2.1% against 34.3% in Lockhart River (L).

Both areas sit near the national figure for the share of people who have served in the Defence Force. While they share similar patterns in home sizes and the need for daily assistance, many other gaps have widened since 2011. This includes the difference in typical personal income, which grew to a $1,140 gap, and the share of people using another language at home, which is now 57.1 percentage points higher in Lockhart River (L).

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Where they differ most

First Nations: 60.7 pts higher in Lockhart River Other language: 57.1 pts higher in Lockhart River No religion: 27.2 pts higher in Weipa Year 12: 32.4 pts higher in Weipa One-parent: 29.2 pts higher in Lockhart River

Demographics & Identity

Population in Weipa in Lockhart River +3,491 larger in Weipa gap widening

4,097 84th pct 606 40th pct

Median age in Weipa in Lockhart River +3 yrs older in Weipa gap narrowing

30 yrs 6th pct 27 yrs 2nd pct

Age structure

34.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +7.0 pts 27.7%

25.8% Children (0–14) +1.8 pts ▸ 27.6%

22.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.7 pts 20.1%

13.5% Youth (15–24) +5.2 pts ▸ 18.6%

3.1% Seniors (65+) +4.0 pts ▸ 7.1%

Marital status

50.3% Never married +35.8 pts ▸ 86.1%

39.2% Married ◂ +34.2 pts 4.9%

6.5% Divorced ◂ +4.2 pts 2.2%

3.0% Separated ◂ +1.4 pts 1.6%

1.3% Widowed +1.6 pts ▸ 2.9%

Age & sex structure

Weipa Lockhart River

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

77.8% Australia +10.2 pts ▸ 88.0%

2.1% New Zealand ◂ +1.4 pts 0.7%

1.4% England ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

1.3% Philippines ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.4% South Africa ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.4% India ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.1% China ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Italy ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

35.8% Australian ◂ +31.5 pts 4.3%

30.3% English ◂ +27.2 pts 3.1%

8.8% Irish ◂ +8.2 pts 0.7%

7.9% Scottish ◂ +6.8 pts 1.2%

4.0% German ◂ +2.5 pts 1.5%

2.9% Italian ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

1.9% Filipino ◂ +0.4 pts 1.5%

1.5% Dutch ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

0.7% Indian ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.7% Chinese ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.1% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

77.4% English only ◂ +54.6 pts 22.8%

0.6% Tagalog ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Mandarin ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Hindi ◂ +0.1 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% Italian even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

37.0% Christianity +29.9 pts ▸ 66.8%

47.0% No religion ◂ +27.2 pts 19.8%

14.4% Not stated ◂ +2.7 pts 11.7%

0.1% Other religions +1.0 pts ▸ 1.2%

0.7% Hinduism ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.6% Buddhism ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.2% Islam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

54.6% Year 12 ◂ +32.4 pts 22.2%

19.2% Year 10 +8.2 pts ▸ 27.3%

7.6% Year 11 +10.8 pts ▸ 18.5%

4.1% Year 9 or below +14.3 pts ▸ 18.5%

Highest qualification level

43.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +27.0 pts 16.7%

14.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +6.6 pts 8.3%

10.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +5.6 pts 4.9%

2.2% Certificate I / II +6.8 pts ▸ 9.0%

2.4% Postgraduate degree +2.5 pts ▸ 4.9%

2.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

25.4% Engineering & related ◂ +14.3 pts 11.1%

11.3% Management & commerce ◂ +5.8 pts 5.6%

9.4% Education +1.7 pts ▸ 11.1%

8.3% Health +0.1 pts ▸ 8.3%

5.7% Architecture & building +1.9 pts ▸ 7.6%

6.3% Society & culture ◂ +0.7 pts 5.6%

2.1% Agriculture & environment +2.1 pts ▸ 4.2%

3.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

0.7% Creative arts +1.3 pts ▸ 2.1%

1.7% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

0.4% Information technology ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Weipa in Lockhart River +$1,140 higher in Weipa gap widening

$1,558 100th pct $418 9th pct

Household income in Weipa in Lockhart River +$1,934 higher in Weipa gap widening

$2,976 100th pct $1,042 28th pct

Family income in Weipa in Lockhart River +$2,334 higher in Weipa gap widening

$3,283 100th pct $949 7th pct

Household income distribution

8.1% $650–$1,499 +33.0 pts ▸ 41.1%

33.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +15.1 pts 18.5%

1.7% Under $650 +21.5 pts ▸ 23.2%

22.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +19.5 pts 3.3%

19.4% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +16.7 pts 2.6%

Personal income distribution

17.1% Under $650 +40.8 pts ▸ 57.9%

37.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +30.3 pts 6.9%

23.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +7.6 pts 15.4%

7.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +6.4 pts 1.1%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

2.4% Diabetes +3.2 pts ▸ 5.6%

4.9% Asthma ◂ +3.2 pts 1.7%

4.1% Other condition ◂ +1.9 pts 2.1%

4.0% Mental health ◂ +1.6 pts 2.5%

2.7% Arthritis ◂ +1.9 pts 0.8%

1.2% Heart disease +1.3 pts ▸ 2.5%

1.3% Cancer ◂ +0.3 pts 1.0%

0.5% Lung condition ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.2% Stroke +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.1% Dementia ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

71.5% None ◂ +1.6 pts 70.0%

11.4% One condition ◂ +0.9 pts 10.6%

2.1% Two conditions ◂ +0.1 pts 2.0%

0.6% Three or more even 0.7%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Weipa in Lockhart River +0.4 larger in Lockhart River gap narrowing

2.9 86th pct 3.3 90th pct

Family composition

68.0% Couples with children ◂ +22.5 pts 45.5%

9.1% One-parent families +29.2 pts ▸ 38.3%

22.3% Couples without children ◂ +9.9 pts 12.4%

0.5% Other families +3.0 pts ▸ 3.5%

Household size

30.9% 2 people ◂ +9.1 pts 21.9%

19.5% 1 person +3.0 pts ▸ 22.5%

19.2% 4 people ◂ +9.3 pts 9.9%

15.9% 3 people ◂ +0.7 pts 15.2%

4.8% 6 or more +11.0 pts ▸ 15.9%

9.7% 5 people +1.6 pts ▸ 11.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Weipa in Lockhart River +$375 higher in Weipa gap widening

$500 97th pct $125 8th pct

Mortgage in Weipa in Lockhart River gap widening

$2,063 90th pct —

People / bedroom in Weipa in Lockhart River +0.20 higher in Lockhart River gap widening

1.00 90th pct 1.20 94th pct

How homes are owned or rented

58.4% Rented +17.8 pts ▸ 76.2%

23.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +23.3 pts 0.0%

10.2% Owned outright +1.1 pts ▸ 11.3%

6.2% Other tenure ◂ +1.6 pts 4.6%

2.8% Not stated +1.1 pts ▸ 4.0%

Types of homes

62.9% Separate house +27.8 pts ▸ 90.7%

30.9% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +25.0 pts 6.0%

2.9% Other dwelling ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

1.9% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

40.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +3.1 pts 37.1%

22.0% 4 bedrooms +5.8 pts ▸ 27.8%

25.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +1.5 pts 23.8%

5.9% 1 bedroom +1.4 pts ▸ 7.3%

3.1% 5 or more ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

1.1% Studio / none ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

24.5% Under $200 +58.1 pts ▸ 82.6%

30.7% $550–$749 ◂ +30.7 pts 0.0%

18.3% $350–$549 ◂ +18.3 pts 0.0%

12.2% $750 or more ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%

9.0% $200–$349 ◂ +5.5 pts 3.5%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

61.4% Car (driver) ◂ +17.5 pts 43.9%

4.8% Walked +25.7 pts ▸ 30.6%

5.6% Car (passenger) +9.7 pts ▸ 15.3%

2.7% Worked at home ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

2.0% Bicycle ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

1.3% Bus ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

45.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +31.4 pts 14.5%

25.5% 1 vehicle +15.8 pts ▸ 41.4%

2.4% No vehicle +35.5 pts ▸ 37.9%

18.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +11.2 pts 6.9%

8.2% 4 or more ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

3.3% Public administration & safety +44.4 pts ▸ 47.8%

39.3% Mining ◂ +39.3 pts 0.0%

9.9% Education & training +6.0 pts ▸ 15.9%

10.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +4.3 pts 5.7%

6.4% Manufacturing ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

5.7% Retail trade ◂ +2.5 pts 3.2%

5.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.7 pts 2.5%

3.5% Construction +0.9 pts ▸ 4.5%

4.0% Administrative & support ◂ +1.5 pts 2.5%

0.0% Arts & recreation +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%

2.7% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.2 pts 2.5%

2.4% Other services ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

24.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +7.0 pts 17.2%

20.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +10.0 pts 10.8%

15.4% Professionals +3.1 pts ▸ 18.5%

9.2% Community & personal service +8.6 pts ▸ 17.8%

6.6% Labourers +6.7 pts ▸ 13.4%

9.0% Clerical & administrative +1.2 pts ▸ 10.2%

7.8% Managers ◂ +1.4 pts 6.4%

4.3% Sales workers ◂ +1.7 pts 2.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Weipa in Lockhart River +0.8 higher in Lockhart River

1.7 17th pct 2.5 25th pct

Types ≤15 min in Weipa in Lockhart River +0.8 more in Lockhart River

2.1 20th pct 3.0 28th pct

15-min city in Weipa in Lockhart River even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Weipa in Lockhart River +73.3 pts higher in Lockhart River

25.5% 36th pct 98.8% 97th pct

Walk to transit in Weipa in Lockhart River even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Weipa in Lockhart River +36.2 pts higher in Lockhart River

62.5% 44th pct 98.8% 96th pct

Walk to a park in Weipa in Lockhart River +20.6 pts higher in Weipa

20.6% 7th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Weipa in Lockhart River +21.3 pts higher in Weipa

21.3% 50th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Weipa in Lockhart River +1.8 more in Lockhart River

3.2 7th pct 5.0 10th pct

Intersections/km² in Weipa in Lockhart River +8 higher in Weipa

21 32nd pct 13 20th pct

Mean slope in Weipa in Lockhart River +2.1 pts higher in Lockhart River

3.4% 29th pct 5.5% 61st pct

Compare Weipa with nearby areas

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Compare Lockhart River with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Weipa vs Lockhart River [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL315098/weipa/vs/UCL321067/lockhart-river