Cairns - North

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average. It is a growing community of 57,774 people, with a higher proportion of children and a much higher rate of de facto relationships than most similar areas.

About 24.6% of people were born overseas, which is a little above the Queensland average. English is the most common ancestry at 40.1%, followed by Australian at 32%.

English is the main language for 82.6% of residents. While 11.3% use another language at home, this is far below the national figure, and very few people speak little or no English.

A large majority of people here have no religion, at 47.8%. This is well above both the state and national figures and represents a significant increase of 19 points since 2011.

The area is well-qualified, with 23.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 60.7% having finished Year 12, both of which are higher than most similar areas.

Incomes are generally high here; the typical weekly household income of $1,819 is a little above the state average. Weekly personal incomes are also higher than the national figure.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities.

A higher than average 28.2% of people provide unpaid childcare, while 15.5% volunteer. The area also has a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most similar places.

First Nations residents in this area experience much higher household and personal incomes than most other areas, and Year 12 completion is far above the national average.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.5 people per home. There are more one-parent families than in most areas, and fewer people living alone.

Most people live in separate houses, and 79.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While typical weekly rents are higher than the national figure, the proportion of renters is lower than in the state.

Cars are the primary way to get to work, with very few people using public transport. Only 2.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much lower than in most other areas.

The population is quite mobile, with 47.1% of people having moved in the last five years. However, the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen significantly since 2011.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, and 23.6% are professionals.

The population has grown by 8.2% since 2021, a rate that is higher than most other areas at this level.

This is a very wet and warm region, with annual rainfall and minimum temperatures that are among the highest in the country.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, though far fewer are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service compared to the state average.