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Oak Beach vs Wujal Wujal

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 76 km apart · Oak Beach profile · Wujal Wujal profile

Oak Beach Wujal Wujal

Wujal Wujal (L) and Oak Beach (L) are two sparsely populated Queensland areas with very different profiles. Wujal Wujal (L) is a young community where 93.5% of people are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and 26.1% are children under 15. In contrast, Oak Beach (L) is far older, with a typical resident aged 57 and a much higher share of people aged 65 and over (24.2%). Education and income also differ sharply; Oak Beach (L) has a far higher share of adults with a bachelor degree (31.1%) and a typical weekly household income of $1,687, compared to 2.0% with degrees and a typical household income of $840 in Wujal Wujal (L).

Daily life in both places is very similar in terms of accessibility, as neither area has any homes within a 15-minute walk of schools, groceries, health services, or public transport. However, other gaps have widened since 2011. Oak Beach (L) has seen a significant increase in home ownership and overseas-born residents, while the gap in typical income between the two areas has grown to $847 per week.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 28 yrs older in Oak Beach First Nations: 93.5 pts higher in Wujal Wujal Born overseas: 31.5 pts higher in Oak Beach Other language: 37.0 pts higher in Wujal Wujal No religion: 47.0 pts higher in Oak Beach

Demographics & Identity

Population in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +90 larger in Wujal Wujal gap narrowing
186 10th pct 276 14th pct
Median age in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +28 yrs older in Oak Beach gap widening
57 yrs 88th pct 29 yrs 5th pct
First Nations in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +93.5 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 93.5% 100th pct
Aged 65+ in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +20.6 pts higher in Oak Beach gap widening
24.2% 56th pct 3.6% 1st pct
Under 15 in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +23.4 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap widening
2.7% 0th pct 26.1% 91st pct
De facto in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +22.8 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap widening
10.5% 22nd pct 33.3% 100th pct

Age structure

46.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +21.2 pts 25.0%
16.1% Young adults (25–44) +13.6 pts ▸ 29.7%
2.7% Children (0–14) +23.4 pts ▸ 26.1%
24.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +20.6 pts 3.6%
10.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.0 pts 9.8%

Marital status

25.6% Never married +60.9 pts ▸ 86.4%
56.7% Married ◂ +48.1 pts 8.5%
10.6% Divorced ◂ +8.0 pts 2.5%
4.4% Separated ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
3.3% Widowed ◂ +1.3 pts 2.0%

Age & sex structure

Oak Beach Wujal Wujal

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +31.5 pts higher in Oak Beach gap widening
34.4% 100th pct 2.9% 5th pct

Country of birth

58.1% Australia +39.0 pts ▸ 97.1%
10.2% England ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
9.1% New Zealand ◂ +8.1 pts 1.1%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

44.1% English ◂ +40.8 pts 3.3%
30.6% Australian ◂ +29.2 pts 1.4%
12.4% Scottish ◂ +10.6 pts 1.8%
10.2% Irish ◂ +8.4 pts 1.8%
5.4% German ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
3.2% Italian ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
1.6% Dutch ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese 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 Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +37.0 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap widening
4.3% 59th pct 41.3% 92nd pct
Limited English in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +1.4 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 1.4% 86th pct

Language used at home

87.1% English only ◂ +32.7 pts 54.3%
1.6% Italian ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
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% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +47.0 pts higher in Oak Beach gap widening
55.4% 90th pct 8.3% 0th pct

Religious affiliation

32.3% Christianity +55.4 pts ▸ 87.7%
55.4% No religion ◂ +47.0 pts 8.3%
11.3% Not stated ◂ +5.5 pts 5.8%
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 Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +29.3 pts higher in Oak Beach gap widening
56.9% 90th pct 27.6% 14th pct
Bachelor+ in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +29.1 pts higher in Oak Beach gap widening
31.1% 97th pct 2.0% 0th pct

Highest year of school

56.9% Year 12 ◂ +29.3 pts 27.6%
17.8% Year 10 +7.7 pts ▸ 25.5%
5.7% Year 9 or below +14.2 pts ▸ 19.9%
8.0% Year 11 +10.3 pts ▸ 18.4%

Highest qualification level

21.7% Certificate III / IV +24.3 pts ▸ 46.0%
28.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +24.7 pts 4.0%
20.2% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +13.2 pts 7.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
10.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
4.7% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

12.4% Management & commerce +2.6 pts ▸ 15.0%
14.0% Society & culture ◂ +11.0 pts 3.0%
3.9% Health +9.1 pts ▸ 13.0%
11.6% Engineering & related ◂ +5.6 pts 6.0%
10.1% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +7.1 pts 3.0%
9.3% Architecture & building ◂ +6.3 pts 3.0%
7.0% Education ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
6.2% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
6.2% Creative arts ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
2.3% Agriculture & environment +2.7 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +$474 higher in Oak Beach gap widening
$806 77th pct $332 4th pct
Household income in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +$847 higher in Oak Beach gap widening
$1,687 75th pct $840 8th pct
Family income in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +$1,042 higher in Oak Beach gap widening
$1,875 69th pct $833 4th pct
High earners in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +10.6 pts higher in Oak Beach gap widening
10.6% 78th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +22.9 pts higher in Oak Beach gap widening
22.9% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

20.0% $650–$1,499 +21.8 pts ▸ 41.8%
40.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +24.8 pts 15.2%
8.6% Under $650 +19.3 pts ▸ 27.8%
14.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
8.6% $4,000 or more ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

42.8% Under $650 +34.6 pts ▸ 77.4%
30.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +23.0 pts 7.0%
18.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +15.8 pts 2.5%
3.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +1.7 pts higher in Oak Beach
24.2% 14th pct 22.5% 12th pct
Mental health in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +2.8 pts higher in Oak Beach
5.4% 12th pct 2.5% 4th pct
Needs assistance in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +2.5 pts higher in Oak Beach gap widening
4.3% 25th pct 1.8% 4th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

1.6% Diabetes +14.0 pts ▸ 15.6%
9.7% Other condition ◂ +4.2 pts 5.4%
8.6% Arthritis ◂ +7.5 pts 1.1%
5.4% Asthma ◂ +2.8 pts 2.5%
5.4% Mental health ◂ +2.8 pts 2.5%
4.3% Heart disease +0.4 pts ▸ 4.7%
3.2% Cancer ◂ +2.1 pts 1.1%
2.7% Stroke ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
1.6% Lung condition ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

65.6% None +1.1 pts ▸ 66.7%
17.2% One condition +0.2 pts ▸ 17.4%
4.8% Three or more ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.3% Two conditions even 4.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +10.5 pts higher in Oak Beach gap widening
15.6% 40th pct 5.0% 2nd pct
Unpaid carers in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +2.1 pts higher in Oak Beach gap widening
11.1% 25th pct 9.0% 13th pct
Unpaid child care in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +34.7 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap widening
10.0% 0th pct 44.7% 94th pct
Defence service in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +4.5 pts higher in Wujal Wujal
0.0% 0th pct 4.5% 72nd pct
Housework 15h+ in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +35.0 pts higher in Oak Beach gap widening
35.0% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +0.9 larger in Wujal Wujal gap widening
2.3 43rd pct 3.2 89th pct
One-parent in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +21.7 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap widening
13.1% 37th pct 34.8% 97th pct
Living alone in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +1.5 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap narrowing
20.0% 23rd pct 21.5% 27th pct

Family composition

63.8% Couples without children ◂ +56.2 pts 7.6%
21.5% Couples with children +30.5 pts ▸ 52.0%
13.1% One-parent families +21.7 pts ▸ 34.8%
0.0% Other families +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%

Household size

51.4% 2 people ◂ +28.6 pts 22.8%
20.0% 1 person +1.5 pts ▸ 21.5%
18.6% 3 people +1.7 pts ▸ 20.3%
0.0% 6 or more +17.7 pts ▸ 17.7%
8.6% 5 people +4.1 pts ▸ 12.7%
4.3% 4 people +5.8 pts ▸ 10.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +$380 higher in Oak Beach gap widening
$450 92nd pct $70 0th pct
Mortgage in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal gap narrowing
$2,000 88th pct —
People / bedroom in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +0.50 higher in Wujal Wujal gap widening
0.70 14th pct 1.20 94th pct
Renting in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +86.7 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap widening
5.7% 4th pct 92.4% 100th pct
Owned outright in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +48.6 pts higher in Oak Beach gap widening
48.6% 78th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Separate houses in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +20.3 pts higher in Oak Beach gap widening
100.0% 100th pct 79.7% 12th pct
3+ bedrooms in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +31.8 pts higher in Oak Beach gap widening
90.0% 87th pct 58.2% 8th pct

How homes are owned or rented

5.7% Rented +86.7 pts ▸ 92.4%
48.6% Owned outright ◂ +48.6 pts 0.0%
47.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +47.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated +11.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
0.0% Other tenure +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +20.3 pts 79.7%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

50.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +10.8 pts 39.2%
11.4% 2 bedrooms +17.7 pts ▸ 29.1%
28.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +9.6 pts 19.0%
11.4% 5 or more ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
5.7% 1 bedroom ◂ +1.9 pts 3.8%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

125.0% $350–$549 ◂ +125.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $200 +94.5 pts ▸ 94.5%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +42.7 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 42.7% 95th pct
Work from home in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +19.0 pts higher in Oak Beach gap widening
19.0% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT commute in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +3.0 pts higher in Oak Beach gap widening
3.0% 89th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

58.0% Car (driver) ◂ +21.6 pts 36.4%
5.0% Walked +31.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
19.0% Worked at home ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% Car (passenger) +6.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
3.0% Bus ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

50.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +43.3 pts 6.7%
0.0% No vehicle +42.7 pts ▸ 42.7%
28.6% 1 vehicle +10.1 pts ▸ 38.7%
17.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +13.1 pts 4.0%
15.7% 4 or more ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +12.4 pts higher in Oak Beach gap widening
29.5% 25th pct 17.1% 4th pct
Recent arrivals in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +22.9 pts higher in Wujal Wujal gap widening
6.4% 71st pct 29.3% 100th pct
Participation in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +32.0 pts higher in Oak Beach gap widening
61.1% 74th pct 29.1% 2nd pct
Full-time in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +1.5 pts higher in Oak Beach gap narrowing
56.0% 50th pct 54.5% 41st pct

Industries people work in

3.0% Public administration & safety +44.7 pts ▸ 47.7%
20.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
16.0% Retail trade ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
14.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +7.2 pts 6.8%
12.0% Construction ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% Professional & technical ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arts & recreation +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
8.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
5.0% Administrative & support ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
4.0% Media & telecommunications ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% Education & training ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

15.0% Professionals +16.8 pts ▸ 31.8%
22.0% Managers ◂ +8.4 pts 13.6%
19.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
7.0% Community & personal service +11.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
6.0% Labourers +7.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
5.0% Machinery operators & drivers +6.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
11.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.9 pts 9.1%
11.0% Sales workers ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +0.5 higher in Wujal Wujal
0.5 5th pct 1.0 10th pct
Types ≤15 min in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +1.0 more in Wujal Wujal
0.5 4th pct 1.5 13th pct
15-min city in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +23.5 pts higher in Wujal Wujal
45.9% 15th pct 69.4% 24th pct
Walk to health in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +14.3 more in Oak Beach
21.5 58th pct 7.2 15th pct
Intersections/km² in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +14 higher in Wujal Wujal
3 3rd pct 17 26th pct
Mean slope in Oak Beachin Wujal Wujal +0.6 pts higher in Oak Beach
9.6% 89th pct 9.0% 88th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Oak Beach vs Wujal Wujal [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL322094/oak-beach/vs/UCL322135/wujal-wujal