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Hope Vale vs Daintree

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 110 km apart · Hope Vale profile · Daintree profile

Hope Vale Daintree

Hope Vale (L) and Daintree (L) are two distinct Queensland areas with very different demographics. Hope Vale (L) is a young community where the typical resident is 28 and 31.5% of people are children. It has a high Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 89.8%, and 60% of residents use a language other than English at home. In contrast, Daintree (L) is much older, with a typical age of 54 and 37.6% of people aged 65 and over. It is a more affluent area where 51.4% of homes are owned outright, compared to just 3.5% in Hope Vale (L).

Since 2011, the gap between these two places has widened across almost every measure. They have grown further apart in terms of age, home ownership, and the proportion of people born overseas. Despite these diverging trends, both areas share a total lack of public transport, with no one commuting by it and no homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Both are also car-dependent, sitting far below the national figure for 15-minute-city walkability.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 26 yrs older in Daintree First Nations: 84.5 pts higher in Hope Vale Aged 65+: 32.8 pts higher in Daintree Other language: 55.7 pts higher in Hope Vale No religion: 53.9 pts higher in Daintree

Demographics & Identity

Population in Hope Valein Daintree +802 larger in Hope Vale gap widening
895 52nd pct 93 5th pct
Median age in Hope Valein Daintree +26 yrs older in Daintree gap widening
28 yrs 3rd pct 54 yrs 80th pct
First Nations in Hope Valein Daintree +84.5 pts higher in Hope Vale gap widening
89.8% 100th pct 5.4% 58th pct
Aged 65+ in Hope Valein Daintree +32.8 pts higher in Daintree gap widening
4.8% 3rd pct 37.6% 90th pct
Under 15 in Hope Valein Daintree +20.8 pts higher in Hope Vale gap widening
31.5% 100th pct 10.8% 11th pct
De facto in Hope Valein Daintree +20.6 pts higher in Hope Vale gap widening
31.6% 100th pct 10.9% 26th pct

Age structure

19.6% Older adults (45–64) +18.1 pts ▸ 37.6%
4.8% Seniors (65+) +32.8 pts ▸ 37.6%
31.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +20.8 pts 10.8%
29.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +10.9 pts 18.3%
15.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +12.3 pts 3.2%

Marital status

80.0% Never married ◂ +53.1 pts 26.8%
11.4% Married +38.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
1.6% Divorced +11.8 pts ▸ 13.4%
4.3% Widowed +5.4 pts ▸ 9.8%
2.1% Separated +2.8 pts ▸ 4.9%

Age & sex structure

Hope Vale Daintree

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Hope Valein Daintree +15.5 pts higher in Daintree gap widening
1.7% 1st pct 17.2% 85th pct

Country of birth

94.0% Australia ◂ +7.9 pts 86.0%
0.3% New Zealand +5.0 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.8% England +2.4 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.4% Philippines ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

4.2% Australian +45.2 pts ▸ 49.5%
4.7% English +36.2 pts ▸ 40.9%
0.9% Scottish +12.0 pts ▸ 12.9%
1.5% German +8.2 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.9% Irish +7.7 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.6% Italian +2.7 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Dutch +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.4% Indian ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.4% Filipino ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Hope Valein Daintree +55.7 pts higher in Hope Vale gap widening
60.0% 95th pct 4.3% 59th pct
Limited English in Hope Valein Daintree +2.9 pts higher in Hope Vale gap widening
2.9% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

33.5% English only +68.6 pts ▸ 102.2%
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 Hope Valein Daintree +53.9 pts higher in Daintree gap widening
9.5% 0th pct 63.4% 100th pct

Religious affiliation

81.8% Christianity ◂ +40.9 pts 40.9%
9.5% No religion +53.9 pts ▸ 63.4%
9.3% Not stated ◂ +6.0 pts 3.2%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Hope Valein Daintree +16.0 pts higher in Daintree gap widening
34.6% 37th pct 50.6% 81st pct
Bachelor+ in Hope Valein Daintree +11.5 pts higher in Daintree gap widening
5.6% 12th pct 17.1% 74th pct

Highest year of school

34.6% Year 12 +16.0 pts ▸ 50.6%
24.1% Year 10 +13.9 pts ▸ 38.0%
18.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +11.1 pts 7.6%
13.5% Year 11 ◂ +9.7 pts 3.8%

Highest qualification level

45.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +14.5 pts 30.8%
9.9% Bachelor degree +26.0 pts ▸ 35.9%
6.4% Advanced diploma / diploma +9.0 pts ▸ 15.4%
4.5% Certificate I / II ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
1.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

8.6% Health +17.0 pts ▸ 25.6%
8.9% Society & culture +16.7 pts ▸ 25.6%
13.1% Engineering & related +2.3 pts ▸ 15.4%
12.1% Education ◂ +1.8 pts 10.3%
9.2% Architecture & building +1.0 pts ▸ 10.3%
5.1% Agriculture & environment +5.2 pts ▸ 10.3%
8.9% Management & commerce ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
2.2% Creative arts ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
2.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Hope Valein Daintree +$183 higher in Daintree gap widening
$378 7th pct $561 29th pct
Household income in Hope Valein Daintree +$116 higher in Daintree gap narrowing
$817 7th pct $933 16th pct
Family income in Hope Valein Daintree +$347 higher in Daintree gap widening
$840 4th pct $1,187 17th pct
High earners in Hope Valein Daintree +6.0 pts higher in Daintree gap widening
2.6% 13th pct 8.5% 67th pct
High-income homes in Hope Valein Daintree +3.5 pts higher in Hope Vale gap widening
3.5% 11th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

35.5% Under $650 ◂ +4.1 pts 31.4%
27.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.2 pts 22.9%
20.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.0 pts 11.4%
1.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.5% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

64.9% Under $650 ◂ +16.1 pts 48.8%
18.4% $650–$1,499 +13.3 pts ▸ 31.7%
5.4% $1,500–$2,999 +3.1 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.5% $3,000 or more +3.2 pts ▸ 3.7%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Hope Valein Daintree +20.3 pts higher in Daintree
17.3% 5th pct 37.6% 74th pct
Mental health in Hope Valein Daintree +13.5 pts higher in Daintree
1.6% 1st pct 15.1% 95th pct
Needs assistance in Hope Valein Daintree +5.6 pts higher in Daintree gap widening
3.0% 11th pct 8.6% 75th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

1.6% Mental health +13.5 pts ▸ 15.1%
1.7% Arthritis +9.1 pts ▸ 10.8%
3.4% Asthma +7.4 pts ▸ 10.8%
3.0% Other condition +7.7 pts ▸ 10.8%
9.8% Diabetes ◂ +3.4 pts 6.5%
3.2% Heart disease +3.2 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.4% Cancer +4.9 pts ▸ 5.4%
1.0% Lung condition +2.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.9% Stroke ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.7% Dementia ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

71.6% None ◂ +12.5 pts 59.1%
12.7% One condition +10.9 pts ▸ 23.7%
1.3% Three or more +7.3 pts ▸ 8.6%
3.6% Two conditions +4.0 pts ▸ 7.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Hope Valein Daintree +13.7 pts higher in Daintree gap widening
5.8% 3rd pct 19.5% 66th pct
Unpaid carers in Hope Valein Daintree +12.4 pts higher in Daintree gap widening
5.9% 4th pct 18.3% 95th pct
Unpaid child care in Hope Valein Daintree +10.6 pts higher in Hope Vale gap widening
32.5% 84th pct 22.0% 37th pct
Defence service in Hope Valein Daintree +1.5 pts higher in Daintree
2.0% 13th pct 3.5% 48th pct
Housework 15h+ in Hope Valein Daintree +2.0 pts higher in Daintree gap widening
27.2% 76th pct 29.3% 87th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Hope Valein Daintree +0.9 larger in Hope Vale gap widening
3.1 88th pct 2.2 36th pct
One-parent in Hope Valein Daintree +12.3 pts higher in Hope Vale gap widening
37.7% 100th pct 25.4% 88th pct
Living alone in Hope Valein Daintree +17.0 pts higher in Daintree gap steady
25.9% 39th pct 42.9% 92nd pct

Family composition

46.6% Couples with children ◂ +9.3 pts 37.3%
11.0% Couples without children +28.0 pts ▸ 39.0%
37.7% One-parent families ◂ +12.3 pts 25.4%
4.7% Other families ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

Household size

25.9% 1 person +17.0 pts ▸ 42.9%
22.8% 2 people +0.1 pts ▸ 22.9%
14.3% 3 people even 14.3%
11.6% 4 people +2.7 pts ▸ 14.3%
13.5% 6 or more +0.8 pts ▸ 14.3%
10.4% 5 people ◂ +1.9 pts 8.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Hope Valein Daintree +$100 higher in Daintree gap widening
$120 7th pct $220 29th pct
Mortgage in Hope Valein Daintree +$434 higher in Daintree gap widening
$975 21st pct $1,409 54th pct
People / bedroom in Hope Valein Daintree +0.10 higher in Hope Vale gap steady
1.00 90th pct 0.90 88th pct
Renting in Hope Valein Daintree +69.3 pts higher in Hope Vale gap widening
86.5% 99th pct 17.1% 36th pct
Owned outright in Hope Valein Daintree +48.0 pts higher in Daintree gap widening
3.5% 2nd pct 51.4% 86th pct
Separate houses in Hope Valein Daintree +1.6 pts higher in Hope Vale gap narrowing
93.1% 48th pct 91.4% 39th pct
3+ bedrooms in Hope Valein Daintree +14.5 pts higher in Daintree gap narrowing
68.3% 20th pct 82.9% 69th pct

How homes are owned or rented

86.5% Rented ◂ +69.3 pts 17.1%
3.5% Owned outright +48.0 pts ▸ 51.4%
2.3% Owned with a mortgage +37.7 pts ▸ 40.0%
4.2% Not stated ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
2.7% Other tenure ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

93.1% Separate house ◂ +1.6 pts 91.4%
0.0% Other dwelling +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
2.7% Flat or apartment ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.3% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

44.4% 3 bedrooms +15.6 pts ▸ 60.0%
19.3% 2 bedrooms +3.6 pts ▸ 22.9%
21.2% 4 bedrooms +1.6 pts ▸ 22.9%
7.7% 1 bedroom +12.3 pts ▸ 20.0%
2.7% 5 or more ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
1.5% Studio / none ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

92.9% Under $200 ◂ +92.9 pts 0.0%
4.0% $200–$349 ◂ +4.0 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%

Monthly mortgage distribution

66.7% Under $1,000 ◂ +45.2 pts 21.4%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Hope Valein Daintree +26.2 pts higher in Hope Vale gap widening
26.2% 91st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Hope Valein Daintree +18.2 pts higher in Daintree gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 18.2% 87th pct
PT commute in Hope Valein Daintree even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

61.7% Car (driver) ◂ +9.4 pts 52.3%
0.0% Worked at home +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
12.9% Walked ◂ +6.1 pts 6.8%
10.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

43.5% 1 vehicle +7.9 pts ▸ 51.4%
23.0% 2 vehicles +5.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
26.2% No vehicle ◂ +26.2 pts 0.0%
6.5% 3 vehicles +16.4 pts ▸ 22.9%
2.0% 4 or more ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Hope Valein Daintree +31.4 pts higher in Daintree gap widening
11.8% 0th pct 43.2% 85th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Hope Valein Daintree +9.7 pts higher in Hope Vale gap widening
23.2% 97th pct 13.5% 89th pct
Participation in Hope Valein Daintree +21.3 pts higher in Daintree gap widening
42.1% 21st pct 63.4% 80th pct
Full-time in Hope Valein Daintree +17.2 pts higher in Hope Vale gap steady
62.7% 81st pct 45.5% 9th pct

Industries people work in

27.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +27.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food +20.5 pts ▸ 20.5%
16.4% Health care & social assistance ◂ +9.6 pts 6.8%
15.9% Education & training ◂ +6.8 pts 9.1%
2.0% Other services +11.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
10.9% Mining +0.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
5.0% Administrative & support +6.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
4.5% Retail trade ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% Arts & recreation ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.0% Construction ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
2.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

26.9% Community & personal service ◂ +1.9 pts 25.0%
5.5% Managers +17.3 pts ▸ 22.7%
8.5% Technicians & trades +9.7 pts ▸ 18.2%
16.4% Professionals ◂ +7.3 pts 9.1%
14.4% Machinery operators & drivers +1.5 pts ▸ 15.9%
5.0% Sales workers +6.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
10.0% Labourers +1.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
8.0% Clerical & administrative +1.1 pts ▸ 9.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Hope Valein Daintree +0.5 higher in Daintree
2.3 23rd pct 2.8 28th pct
Types ≤15 min in Hope Valein Daintree +0.3 more in Hope Vale
3.1 30th pct 2.8 26th pct
15-min city in Hope Valein Daintree even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Hope Valein Daintree +13.5 pts higher in Hope Vale
77.7% 67th pct 64.2% 54th pct
Walk to transit in Hope Valein Daintree even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Hope Valein Daintree +11.8 pts higher in Hope Vale
77.7% 59th pct 65.9% 47th pct
Walk to a park in Hope Valein Daintree +68.8 pts higher in Hope Vale
76.1% 27th pct 7.3% 2nd pct
Walk to health in Hope Valein Daintree even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Hope Valein Daintree +113.8 more in Daintree
4.5 9th pct 118.3 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Hope Valein Daintree +3 higher in Hope Vale
6 8th pct 2 1st pct
Mean slope in Hope Valein Daintree +6.1 pts higher in Daintree
3.8% 38th pct 10.0% 90th pct

Compare Hope Vale with nearby areas

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Compare Daintree with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Hope Vale vs Daintree [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL321052/hope-vale/vs/UCL322032/daintree