Daintree

The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than the national figure of 38. This shift is clear in the senior population, which rose 7.9 points since 2011 to 20.8%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 12.9% of the community, which is well above the Queensland average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 14.8% of the population, far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 35.1% and 33.6% respectively.

English is the dominant language, with 82.5% of people using it only. Only 6.8% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

A large number of residents report having no religion, accounting for 46.3% of the community. This figure has risen sharply by 20 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 11.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 42.8%, though this has risen slightly since 2011.

Incomes are well below the national average, with the typical household earning $1,201 a week. Only 9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national figure of 22.6%.

People needing help with daily activities make up 6.1% of the population, a figure that rose 1.7 points since 2011. Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition reported at 8.5%.

Volunteer rates are higher than most areas at 16.5%, although this fell 6.2 points since 2011. A high proportion of people, 24.8%, do more than 15 hours of unpaid housework weekly.

The First Nations community is a significant part of the area, with 19% speaking a First Nations language. However, they face economic challenges, with a typical personal income of $491, which is a little below the national figure.

Homes in Daintree tend to be smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home. There is a higher proportion of people living alone (29.8%) and one-parent families (16.6%) compared to the rest of the state.

Detached houses are very common here, making up 88.9% of homes. Rent is much lower than the national average at $260 a week, and 37.5% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national figure.

The area is almost entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Only 0.6% of people commute via public transport, and 60.4% of workers drive to their jobs.

The population is relatively stable, with 35.1% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also much lower than most areas at 6%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (55.3%) compared to the national average. The local economy relies heavily on accommodation and food services, where 14% of the workforce is employed.

Daintree ranks low for overall advantage and access to resources, with an overall advantage score of 913. This is smaller than about 84% of similar areas.

The region is exceptionally wet, with average annual rainfall of 2,882mm, far above the Queensland average. It also maintains high minimum temperatures, averaging 21.4 degrees.

The area is very car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 1.9. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries (24.4%) or health services (18.1%).