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Napranum vs Mapoon

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 72 km apart · Napranum profile · Mapoon profile

Napranum Mapoon

Napranum (L) and Mapoon (L) are two remote Queensland areas with distinct social profiles. Mapoon (L) has a much higher share of people using another language at home (34.4%) and more people who do not follow a religion (51.8%). Family life also differs, with Mapoon (L) having a far higher share of people caring for children unpaid (44.0%) and those doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly (23.2%). Napranum (L) is more likely to have homes without a motor vehicle (45.1%) and has a higher share of recent overseas arrivals (13.7%).

Many gaps between the two areas have shifted since 2011, such as the number of people using another language at home, where Mapoon (L) now has a lead that was once held by Napranum (L). Despite these changes, the two areas remain very similar in some ways; they share the same typical resident age of 27 and an identical typical weekly family income of $924. Both areas also have a typical weekly rent of around $120, which is well below the national figure.

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Where they differ most

PT commute: 2.2 pts higher in Napranum Other language: 19.0 pts higher in Mapoon Separate houses: 18.9 pts higher in Mapoon Housework 15h+: 17.3 pts higher in Mapoon Unpaid child care: 16.2 pts higher in Mapoon

Demographics & Identity

Population in Napranumin Mapoon +458 larger in Napranum gap steady
883 52nd pct 425 29th pct
Median age in Napranumin Mapoon even gap narrowing
27 yrs 2nd pct 27 yrs 2nd pct
First Nations in Napranumin Mapoon +1.6 pts higher in Napranum gap narrowing
81.1% 98th pct 79.5% 98th pct
Aged 65+ in Napranumin Mapoon +4.9 pts higher in Mapoon gap narrowing
5.0% 4th pct 9.9% 12th pct
Under 15 in Napranumin Mapoon +3.4 pts higher in Mapoon gap narrowing
27.6% 94th pct 31.1% 100th pct
De facto in Napranumin Mapoon +2.7 pts higher in Napranum gap narrowing
34.5% 100th pct 31.8% 100th pct

Age structure

27.6% Children (0–14) +3.4 pts ▸ 31.1%
25.9% Young adults (25–44) +2.3 pts ▸ 28.2%
21.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +3.4 pts 18.1%
18.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.3 pts 16.9%
5.0% Seniors (65+) +4.9 pts ▸ 9.9%

Marital status

84.2% Never married ◂ +9.3 pts 74.8%
12.5% Married +4.3 pts ▸ 16.8%
1.9% Divorced +3.5 pts ▸ 5.4%
2.2% Widowed +1.5 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.5% Separated +0.5 pts ▸ 1.0%

Age & sex structure

Napranum Mapoon

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Napranumin Mapoon +0.4 pts higher in Napranum gap narrowing
2.0% 3rd pct 1.6% 1st pct

Country of birth

79.7% Australia +7.6 pts ▸ 87.3%
0.0% England +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
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

4.6% English ◂ +3.0 pts 1.6%
1.9% Australian +2.3 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Scottish +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.5% German +0.7 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.6% Irish +0.1 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Napranumin Mapoon +19.0 pts higher in Mapoon gap widening
15.4% 87th pct 34.4% 90th pct
Limited English in Napranumin Mapoon +2.0 pts higher in Mapoon gap widening
0.8% 75th pct 2.8% 88th pct

Language used at home

64.9% English only ◂ +11.0 pts 53.9%
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 Napranumin Mapoon +11.2 pts higher in Mapoon gap widening
40.5% 43rd pct 51.8% 82nd pct

Religious affiliation

40.5% No religion +11.2 pts ▸ 51.8%
37.5% Christianity ◂ +10.4 pts 27.1%
22.0% Not stated ◂ +2.0 pts 20.0%
0.0% Other religions +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Napranumin Mapoon +1.4 pts higher in Napranum gap narrowing
22.8% 7th pct 21.4% 6th pct
Bachelor+ in Napranumin Mapoon +2.1 pts higher in Mapoon gap widening
1.0% 0th pct 3.0% 3rd pct

Highest year of school

23.1% Year 10 +2.7 pts ▸ 25.9%
22.8% Year 12 ◂ +1.4 pts 21.4%
15.3% Year 9 or below +4.1 pts ▸ 19.4%
11.1% Year 11 +0.8 pts ▸ 11.9%

Highest qualification level

21.0% Certificate III / IV +13.4 pts ▸ 34.4%
6.8% Certificate I / II +7.8 pts ▸ 14.6%
3.4% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.9 pts ▸ 6.3%
1.0% Bachelor degree +3.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
1.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

6.4% Architecture & building +6.1 pts ▸ 12.5%
4.7% Engineering & related +5.7 pts ▸ 10.4%
4.4% Management & commerce +5.5 pts ▸ 9.9%
1.0% Agriculture & environment +7.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
6.8% Society & culture +1.6 pts ▸ 8.3%
4.7% Education +2.5 pts ▸ 7.3%
4.7% Health +1.5 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Napranumin Mapoon +$23 higher in Mapoon gap narrowing
$342 4th pct $365 6th pct
Household income in Napranumin Mapoon +$221 higher in Mapoon gap narrowing
$788 4th pct $1,009 25th pct
Family income in Napranumin Mapoon even gap narrowing
$924 7th pct $924 7th pct
High earners in Napranumin Mapoon +3.0 pts higher in Napranum gap steady
3.0% 15th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Napranumin Mapoon +5.6 pts higher in Mapoon gap widening
3.0% 9th pct 8.6% 38th pct

Household income distribution

14.6% $650–$1,499 +24.1 pts ▸ 38.7%
27.6% Under $650 ◂ +13.7 pts 14.0%
7.5% $1,500–$2,999 +11.8 pts ▸ 19.4%
1.5% $3,000–$3,999 +7.1 pts ▸ 8.6%
1.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

37.4% Under $650 +21.0 pts ▸ 58.4%
11.4% $650–$1,499 +1.7 pts ▸ 13.1%
4.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.3 pts 1.3%
1.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Napranumin Mapoon +7.7 pts higher in Mapoon
13.9% 1st pct 21.6% 11th pct
Mental health in Napranumin Mapoon +5.1 pts higher in Mapoon
0.3% 0th pct 5.4% 12th pct
Needs assistance in Napranumin Mapoon +3.1 pts higher in Mapoon gap narrowing
1.6% 2nd pct 4.7% 30th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

7.4% Diabetes ◂ +0.5 pts 6.8%
4.3% Heart disease +2.3 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.3% Mental health +5.1 pts ▸ 5.4%
3.2% Other condition +1.8 pts ▸ 4.9%
2.5% Asthma +1.7 pts ▸ 4.2%
1.0% Arthritis +1.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.3% Cancer +0.6 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Lung condition +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Stroke +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

60.4% None +0.3 pts ▸ 60.7%
11.0% One condition +5.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
1.7% Two conditions +1.6 pts ▸ 3.3%
1.2% Three or more ◂ +0.1 pts 1.2%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Napranumin Mapoon +6.3 pts higher in Mapoon gap steady
4.1% 0th pct 10.4% 12th pct
Unpaid carers in Napranumin Mapoon +2.5 pts higher in Mapoon gap widening
6.2% 4th pct 8.7% 12th pct
Unpaid child care in Napranumin Mapoon +16.2 pts higher in Mapoon gap widening
27.7% 67th pct 44.0% 93rd pct
Defence service in Napranumin Mapoon +1.1 pts higher in Mapoon
3.2% 39th pct 4.3% 67th pct
Housework 15h+ in Napranumin Mapoon +17.3 pts higher in Mapoon gap widening
5.9% 0th pct 23.2% 41st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Napranumin Mapoon +0.1 larger in Napranum gap narrowing
3.7 94th pct 3.6 93rd pct
One-parent in Napranumin Mapoon +6.2 pts higher in Mapoon gap narrowing
28.0% 91st pct 34.2% 97th pct
Living alone in Napranumin Mapoon +3.5 pts higher in Napranum gap narrowing
19.6% 22nd pct 16.1% 14th pct

Family composition

56.4% Couples with children ◂ +3.4 pts 53.0%
28.0% One-parent families +6.2 pts ▸ 34.2%
8.2% Couples without children +1.7 pts ▸ 9.9%
6.4% Other families ◂ +4.8 pts 1.6%

Household size

20.6% 6 or more ◂ +6.6 pts 14.0%
19.6% 1 person ◂ +3.5 pts 16.1%
10.6% 5 people +8.8 pts ▸ 19.4%
16.1% 2 people +1.1 pts ▸ 17.2%
15.6% 4 people +0.6 pts ▸ 16.1%
15.6% 3 people ◂ +1.6 pts 14.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Napranumin Mapoon +$1 higher in Napranum gap narrowing
$121 7th pct $120 7th pct
People / bedroom in Napranumin Mapoon +0.10 higher in Napranum gap steady
1.30 96th pct 1.20 94th pct
Renting in Napranumin Mapoon +3.7 pts higher in Napranum gap narrowing
93.0% 100th pct 89.2% 100th pct
Owned outright in Napranumin Mapoon +3.2 pts higher in Mapoon gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 3.2% 2nd pct
Separate houses in Napranumin Mapoon +18.9 pts higher in Mapoon gap narrowing
77.9% 11th pct 96.8% 69th pct
3+ bedrooms in Napranumin Mapoon +9.3 pts higher in Napranum gap narrowing
67.3% 18th pct 58.1% 8th pct

How homes are owned or rented

93.0% Rented ◂ +3.7 pts 89.2%
6.0% Not stated ◂ +1.7 pts 4.3%
0.0% Owned outright +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

77.9% Separate house +18.9 pts ▸ 96.8%
16.1% Flat or apartment ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
4.0% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%

Bedrooms per home

40.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +13.8 pts 26.9%
19.1% 4 bedrooms +12.1 pts ▸ 31.2%
21.1% 2 bedrooms +5.8 pts ▸ 26.9%
9.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.7 pts 5.4%
7.5% 5 or more ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

85.4% Under $200 +8.6 pts ▸ 94.0%
9.2% $200–$349 ◂ +9.2 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 Napranumin Mapoon +12.5 pts higher in Napranum gap widening
45.1% 96th pct 32.6% 93rd pct
Work from home in Napranumin Mapoon +4.7 pts higher in Mapoon gap widening
2.9% 13th pct 7.6% 48th pct
PT commute in Napranumin Mapoon +2.2 pts higher in Napranum gap widening
2.2% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

49.6% Car (driver) +2.5 pts ▸ 52.2%
14.6% Walked +5.0 pts ▸ 19.6%
13.9% Car (passenger) +3.5 pts ▸ 17.4%
2.9% Worked at home +4.7 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

45.1% No vehicle ◂ +12.5 pts 32.6%
30.1% 1 vehicle +10.2 pts ▸ 40.2%
19.7% 2 vehicles ◂ +2.3 pts 17.4%
3.6% 3 vehicles +6.2 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Napranumin Mapoon +11.9 pts higher in Mapoon gap widening
11.0% 0th pct 22.9% 10th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Napranumin Mapoon +12.5 pts higher in Mapoon gap widening
15.9% 91st pct 28.3% 100th pct
Participation in Napranumin Mapoon +14.3 pts higher in Mapoon gap narrowing
26.0% 0th pct 40.3% 16th pct
Full-time in Napranumin Mapoon +8.6 pts higher in Mapoon gap steady
57.7% 59th pct 66.3% 90th pct

Industries people work in

15.3% Public administration & safety +39.0 pts ▸ 54.3%
19.0% Mining ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
12.4% Health care & social assistance ◂ +4.8 pts 7.6%
5.1% Construction +2.5 pts ▸ 7.6%
7.3% Education & training ◂ +4.0 pts 3.3%
5.1% Administrative & support ◂ +1.8 pts 3.3%
4.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
4.4% Arts & recreation ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
3.6% Retail trade ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
2.9% Professional & technical ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.9% Other services ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

22.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +12.8 pts 9.8%
12.4% Professionals +6.1 pts ▸ 18.5%
14.6% Community & personal service +2.8 pts ▸ 17.4%
10.2% Labourers +6.1 pts ▸ 16.3%
3.6% Clerical & administrative +10.5 pts ▸ 14.1%
8.0% Managers +5.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
10.9% Technicians & trades ◂ +2.3 pts 8.7%
5.8% Sales workers ◂ +2.6 pts 3.3%

Walkability

Walk score in Napranumin Mapoon +0.5 higher in Napranum
0.5 5th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Napranumin Mapoon +0.9 more in Napranum
0.9 8th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Napranumin Mapoon even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Napranumin Mapoon even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Napranumin Mapoon even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Napranumin Mapoon +92.9 pts higher in Napranum
92.9% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Napranumin Mapoon even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Napranumin Mapoon even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Napranumin Mapoon +1.2 more in Mapoon
1.1 2nd pct 2.4 5th pct
Intersections/km² in Napranumin Mapoon +8 higher in Napranum
11 17th pct 3 3rd pct
Mean slope in Napranumin Mapoon +1.7 pts higher in Mapoon
3.2% 24th pct 4.9% 54th pct

Compare Napranum with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Napranum vs Mapoon [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL321076/napranum/vs/UCL322076/mapoon