Wujal Wujal

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 93.5% of the population, which is far above the state and national figures. The community is notably young, with children under 15 making up 26.1% of residents, while only 3.6% are seniors aged 65 and over.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 97.1% of the population born here. Very few people were born overseas (2.9%), which is far below the Queensland and national averages.

Language diversity is high, as 41.3% of people use a language other than English at home, far exceeding the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the dominant faith at 87.7%, while the 8.3% who report no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 27.6% of residents completing Year 12. Just 2.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average of 26.3%.

Incomes are very low, with a typical weekly family income of $833, far below the national figure of $2,120. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 22.5% of people, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Only 1.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Childcare is a major focus here, with 44.7% of people providing unpaid care for children, far above the national average of 26.3%.

First Nations residents face significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 36.2% and typical personal incomes far below the national average. However, cultural ties remain strong, as 36.0% speak a First Nations language.

Homes are typically crowded, with 3.2 people per home. One-parent families are very common at 34.8%, far above the national figure of 14.1%.

Rental reliance is extremely high at 92.4%, and no homes are owned outright. Typical weekly rent is very low at $70, far below the national figure of $375.

The area is highly car-dependent, with 42.7% of homes having no motor vehicle and no public transport routes or stops available.

The population is very stable, as only 17.1% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job availability is low, with only 29.1% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 29.3%, which is far above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is ranked among the most disadvantaged in the country, scoring a 1 out of 10 for overall advantage, as well as for access to money and job skills.

The climate is very wet, with an average annual rainfall of 2,986mm, far above the Queensland average of 379mm.

Recorded offences are among the highest at this level, particularly for assault, property damage, and burglary.

Walkability is very low, with a score of 1.0. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.