Port Douglas - Daintree

The area is far older than the state and national average, with 20.8% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that has risen 8.3 points since 2011. This shift is reflected in the low number of children under 15, which is well below the national figure.

About 21.5% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while England and New Zealand are the primary birthplaces outside Australia.

English is the main language for 79% of the community. Only 9.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large number of residents report no religion (47.6%), a figure that is well above the national average and has risen 19 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than in most similar areas, with only 16% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who finished Year 12 has risen 4.4 points since 2011.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with typical weekly household earnings at $1,314. Only 10.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, though this has risen 7 points since 2011.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions and mental health issues than most other areas. Around 24.5% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure.

Volunteering is common at 15.4%, slightly above the national figure. However, the proportion of people providing unpaid care for children is well below the state and national averages.

First Nations people make up 8.1% of the population, well above the national average. About 19.5% of the community speaks a First Nations language, one of the highest rates for areas at this level.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home. There is a higher than average number of people living alone (29.4%) and a high proportion of couples without children.

Rent is lower than the national figure at $310 a week, and 34.6% of homes are owned outright. While most are separate houses, the area has far fewer homes with three or more bedrooms than the state average.

The community is almost entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. Only 1% of people use public transport to get to work.

The area sees a high turnover of people, with 41.3% moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 17.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Tourism dominates the local economy, with 23.4% of people working in accommodation and food services. Full-time employment is much lower than the national average at 51.1%.

The population grew by 5.6% following the 2021 census, though this growth was well below the Queensland state average.

The region is very wet and warm, with average annual rainfall of 3,100mm, far above the state average. Minimum temperatures are also well above the Queensland figure.

Most residents are car-dependent, as the walkability score is far below the state average. While many homes are near parks, very few are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.