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Badu Island vs Dauan Island

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 88 km apart · Badu Island profile · Dauan Island profile

Badu Island Dauan Island

Badu Island (L) and Dauan Island (L) are two sparsely populated areas in the Torres Strait. Dauan Island (L) has a much younger population, with 45.8% of residents being children under 15, compared to 34.2% on Badu Island (L). Dauan Island (L) also has far more people living alone (38.7% versus 14.1%) and a higher share of homes without a motor vehicle (71.0% versus 46.2%). In contrast, Badu Island (L) has a far higher share of people in de facto relationships (32.9% versus 10.3%) and more homes with three or more bedrooms (80.6% versus 61.3%).

Both areas are car-dependent and have similar typical weekly family incomes of around $850 to $900. They also share similar rates of long-term health conditions, which sit near the national figure. Since 2011, the gap in the proportion of children has widened, and the difference in the number of people living alone has also grown. While both islands have a very high share of people using another language at home, this figure is now well higher on Badu Island (L) than on Dauan Island (L).

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Where they differ most

No car: 24.7 pts higher in Dauan Island Living alone: 24.6 pts higher in Dauan Island De facto: 22.6 pts higher in Badu Island Housework 15h+: 21.0 pts higher in Badu Island Population: 573 larger in Badu Island

Demographics & Identity

Population in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +573 larger in Badu Island gap widening
704 45th pct 131 7th pct
Median age in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +6 yrs older in Badu Island gap widening
27 yrs 2nd pct 21 yrs 0th pct
First Nations in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +2.4 pts higher in Dauan Island gap narrowing
86.9% 99th pct 89.3% 99th pct
Aged 65+ in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +6.1 pts higher in Badu Island gap widening
6.1% 5th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Under 15 in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +11.6 pts higher in Dauan Island gap widening
34.2% 100th pct 45.8% 100th pct
De facto in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +22.6 pts higher in Badu Island gap widening
32.9% 100th pct 10.3% 21st pct

Age structure

34.2% Children (0–14) +11.6 pts ▸ 45.8%
26.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.9 pts 22.9%
19.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.2 pts 16.8%
14.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.8 pts 12.2%
6.1% Seniors (65+) ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

Marital status

71.1% Never married ◂ +6.7 pts 64.5%
21.3% Married ◂ +1.5 pts 19.7%
1.3% Divorced +6.6 pts ▸ 7.9%
3.9% Widowed +2.7 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.9% Separated ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Badu Island Dauan Island

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +4.5 pts higher in Badu Island gap widening
4.5% 10th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

87.9% Australia +1.4 pts ▸ 89.3%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

0.0% Scottish +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
3.4% Australian +0.4 pts ▸ 3.8%
2.0% English ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.1% Dutch ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.4% Irish ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.4% Italian ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% German even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +5.0 pts higher in Badu Island gap widening
82.1% 99th pct 77.1% 98th pct
Limited English in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +13.1 pts higher in Badu Island gap widening
20.7% 100th pct 7.6% 95th pct

Language used at home

8.5% English only +0.6 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Mandarin even 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%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +7.0 pts higher in Badu Island gap steady
19.2% 6th pct 12.2% 0th pct

Religious affiliation

65.6% Christianity ◂ +6.1 pts 59.5%
14.6% Not stated +11.3 pts ▸ 26.0%
19.2% No religion ◂ +7.0 pts 12.2%
0.7% Other religions ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +6.5 pts higher in Dauan Island gap widening
42.1% 61st pct 48.6% 77th pct
Bachelor+ in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +2.0 pts higher in Badu Island gap steady
2.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Highest year of school

42.1% Year 12 +6.5 pts ▸ 48.6%
19.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +19.8 pts 0.0%
12.2% Year 11 +7.2 pts ▸ 19.4%
16.5% Year 10 +1.6 pts ▸ 18.1%

Highest qualification level

45.5% Certificate III / IV +1.7 pts ▸ 47.2%
5.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +8.4 pts ▸ 13.9%
8.0% Certificate I / II +3.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
1.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
1.5% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
1.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

10.0% Architecture & building +3.9 pts ▸ 13.9%
9.0% Health +4.9 pts ▸ 13.9%
9.0% Education +4.9 pts ▸ 13.9%
13.0% Management & commerce +0.9 pts ▸ 13.9%
1.5% Food, hospitality & personal services +6.8 pts ▸ 8.3%
7.0% Society & culture ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
6.5% Engineering & related ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
3.0% Creative arts ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
1.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +$133 higher in Dauan Island gap narrowing
$417 9th pct $550 26th pct
Household income in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +$146 higher in Badu Island gap narrowing
$885 12th pct $739 1st pct
Family income in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +$46 higher in Badu Island gap narrowing
$896 6th pct $850 4th pct
High earners in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +2.4 pts higher in Badu Island gap narrowing
2.4% 12th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +3.1 pts higher in Badu Island gap narrowing
3.1% 10th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

37.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +8.1 pts 29.0%
30.9% Under $650 ◂ +14.8 pts 16.1%
17.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%
3.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

63.8% Under $650 ◂ +15.1 pts 48.7%
20.8% $650–$1,499 +10.8 pts ▸ 31.6%
6.9% $1,500–$2,999 +2.3 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +0.6 pts higher in Dauan Island
13.9% 1st pct 14.5% 2nd pct
Mental health in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +1.1 pts higher in Badu Island
1.1% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +1.4 pts higher in Badu Island gap narrowing
3.7% 17th pct 2.3% 7th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

6.7% Diabetes ◂ +2.9 pts 3.8%
2.8% Asthma +2.5 pts ▸ 5.3%
2.7% Arthritis +1.1 pts ▸ 3.8%
3.7% Other condition ◂ +0.6 pts 3.1%
2.4% Heart disease ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
1.4% Stroke ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.1% Mental health ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.7% Dementia ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.6% Lung condition ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.4% Cancer ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

74.1% None ◂ +0.1 pts 74.0%
9.8% One condition +0.9 pts ▸ 10.7%
2.4% Two conditions ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
1.3% Three or more +1.0 pts ▸ 2.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +6.8 pts higher in Badu Island gap widening
20.0% 69th pct 13.2% 24th pct
Unpaid carers in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +5.8 pts higher in Badu Island gap steady
9.8% 15th pct 3.9% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +16.6 pts higher in Dauan Island gap widening
36.0% 88th pct 52.6% 100th pct
Defence service in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +8.5 pts higher in Dauan Island
3.7% 53rd pct 12.2% 100th pct
Housework 15h+ in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +21.0 pts higher in Badu Island gap widening
24.9% 59th pct 3.9% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +0.2 larger in Dauan Island gap steady
3.3 90th pct 3.5 92nd pct
One-parent in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +5.9 pts higher in Dauan Island gap narrowing
31.3% 94th pct 37.2% 100th pct
Living alone in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +24.6 pts higher in Dauan Island gap widening
14.1% 10th pct 38.7% 85th pct

Family composition

56.6% Couples with children +7.3 pts ▸ 64.0%
31.3% One-parent families +5.9 pts ▸ 37.2%
11.5% Couples without children ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
1.8% Other families ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Household size

14.1% 1 person +24.6 pts ▸ 38.7%
9.9% 6 or more +19.1 pts ▸ 29.0%
26.2% 2 people ◂ +13.3 pts 12.9%
20.9% 4 people ◂ +1.6 pts 19.4%
17.3% 3 people ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%
14.1% 5 people ◂ +4.5 pts 9.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +$25 higher in Dauan Island gap widening
$125 8th pct $150 11th pct
People / bedroom in Badu Islandin Dauan Island even gap steady
1.00 90th pct 1.00 90th pct
Renting in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +4.6 pts higher in Badu Island gap narrowing
88.5% 100th pct 83.9% 98th pct
Owned outright in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +7.3 pts higher in Badu Island gap widening
7.3% 4th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Separate houses in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +7.3 pts higher in Dauan Island gap widening
92.7% 45th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +19.3 pts higher in Badu Island gap widening
80.6% 62nd pct 61.3% 10th pct

How homes are owned or rented

88.5% Rented ◂ +4.6 pts 83.9%
7.3% Owned outright ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
2.6% Other tenure ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

92.7% Separate house +7.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
2.1% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

38.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +22.1 pts 16.1%
9.9% 2 bedrooms +19.1 pts ▸ 29.0%
26.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +3.6 pts 22.6%
16.2% 5 or more +6.4 pts ▸ 22.6%
6.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

99.4% Under $200 ◂ +30.2 pts 69.2%
3.0% $200–$349 ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +24.7 pts higher in Dauan Island gap widening
46.2% 97th pct 71.0% 100th pct
Work from home in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +1.7 pts higher in Badu Island gap narrowing
1.7% 7th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT commute in Badu Islandin Dauan Island even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

30.5% Walked +23.8 pts ▸ 54.3%
35.6% Car (driver) ◂ +18.5 pts 17.1%
17.2% Car (passenger) +5.6 pts ▸ 22.9%
3.4% Bicycle ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
1.7% Worked at home ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

46.2% No vehicle +24.7 pts ▸ 71.0%
36.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +19.9 pts 16.1%
14.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
5.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +7.2 pts higher in Dauan Island gap narrowing
14.0% 0th pct 21.2% 8th pct
Recent arrivals in Badu Islandin Dauan Island gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +4.4 pts higher in Badu Island gap steady
11.7% 88th pct 7.3% 77th pct
Participation in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +11.4 pts higher in Dauan Island gap widening
42.5% 21st pct 53.9% 53rd pct
Full-time in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +8.3 pts higher in Badu Island gap narrowing
48.3% 14th pct 40.0% 0th pct

Industries people work in

23.6% Public administration & safety +7.9 pts ▸ 31.4%
20.1% Education & training ◂ +0.1 pts 20.0%
17.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +9.2 pts 8.6%
16.7% Retail trade ◂ +8.1 pts 8.6%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water +11.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
4.6% Administrative & support +4.0 pts ▸ 8.6%
7.5% Arts & recreation ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
4.0% Mining ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
2.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.7% Construction ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.7% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

14.9% Community & personal service +7.9 pts ▸ 22.9%
16.7% Professionals +0.5 pts ▸ 17.1%
14.4% Managers ◂ +5.8 pts 8.6%
14.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +5.8 pts 8.6%
11.5% Sales workers ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
4.0% Machinery operators & drivers +7.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
10.9% Labourers ◂ +2.3 pts 8.6%
6.3% Technicians & trades +2.2 pts ▸ 8.6%

Walkability

Walk score in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +0.1 higher in Badu Island
1.9 19th pct 1.8 18th pct
Types ≤15 min in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +0.1 more in Badu Island
2.1 19th pct 2.0 18th pct
15-min city in Badu Islandin Dauan Island even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +83.6 pts higher in Badu Island
83.6% 74th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Badu Islandin Dauan Island even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Badu Islandin Dauan Island even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +51.9 pts higher in Dauan Island
48.1% 16th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Badu Islandin Dauan Island even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +11.0 more in Dauan Island
4.3 9th pct 15.3 41st pct
Intersections/km² in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +4 higher in Dauan Island
1 0th pct 5 6th pct
Mean slope in Badu Islandin Dauan Island +4.9 pts higher in Dauan Island
3.1% 23rd pct 8.1% 85th pct

Compare Badu Island with nearby areas

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Compare Dauan Island with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Badu Island vs Dauan Island [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL321006/badu-island/vs/UCL322033/dauan-island