Pormpuraaw

The population is much younger than the national figure, with 21.6% being children and only 6.1% aged 65 or over. De facto relationships are far more common here than in the rest of the state, at 33.3%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national average at just 3.6%.

Language diversity is very high, with 52.5% of people using a language other than English at home, although this is 15 points lower than in 2011.

Religious affiliation is high, with 74.6% identifying as Christian. This means the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure at 12.6%.

Education levels are much lower than the state average, with only 24.3% of residents completing Year 12. Just 5.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are among the lowest in the country; the typical household earns $1,071 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues are well below the national average, and only 3.9% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid work is very common, with 46.3% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. However, volunteering is well below the national average at 6.6%.

First Nations culture is central to the community, with 61.8% of people speaking a traditional language. This group faces hardship, with a First Nations unemployment rate of 54.5%.

Homes tend to be large, with 3.4 people per household, and one-parent families are far more common than in other areas at 29.3%.

Renting is the dominant tenure at 81.0%, and typical weekly rent is very low at $120. Most people live in separate houses, though 59.5% of homes have fewer than three bedrooms.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 54.1% of homes having no motor vehicle and no public transport available. Most people walk to work.

Movement into the area is low, with only 24.1% of people moving in the last five years, though recent overseas arrivals rose to 27.3% since 2016.

The job market is volatile, with an unemployment rate of 43.8%. Those who are employed are often in public administration, safety, or health care.

The area is ranked among the most disadvantaged in the country across all measures, including access to money, resources, and job skills.

Pormpuraaw is hot and wet, with an average annual rainfall of 1,530mm, which is far above the Queensland average.

The recorded offence rate is among the highest at this level, particularly for assault, property damage, and drug offences.

While 93% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, the area lacks other amenities like groceries or health services, making it highly car-dependent.