Cooktown

The area has a very high First Nations population at 17.3%, far above the national figure of 3.2%. Residents are generally older, with a typical age of 44 and 20.2% of the community aged 65 or over.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than in the rest of the state. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the main language for 74.7% of people. While the use of other languages at home is much higher than in similar areas, it remains well below the Queensland and national averages.

About 41.3% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.8%.

Educational attainment is far below the national average, with only 38.5% of residents completing Year 12. A typical adult is more likely to hold a Certificate III or IV than a university degree.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual weekly household earning $1,215. Only 11.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is lower than most similar areas.

The community is healthier than most similar areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (22.2%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is well above the national average at 17.8%. There is also a higher presence of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up a large part of the community, with 34.2% speaking a First Nations language. However, this group faces challenges, with an unemployment rate of 18.8%, well above the national average.

Living arrangements are varied, with a much higher rate of people living alone (34%) and one-parent families (18.2%) than in most other areas.

Detached houses are far more common here than elsewhere in Australia. Rents are far below the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of $230, and many homes are owned outright.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport routes or stops. Only 8.2% of people work from home, which is far below the national average.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.4% of people moving house in the last five years. This is about the same as the national rate.

A larger proportion of the workforce is employed full-time than in most areas, though far fewer adults are working or looking for work overall. Health care and public administration are the main industries.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or schools.