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Daintree
6 km²
A small and aging population defines Daintree, where the typical resident is 54 years old. This is far older than the national figure of 38. The community is largely residential and quiet, with a high number of seniors and a strong tendency for people to own their homes outright. While it is a small settlement of just 93 people, it has a notable First Nations presence and a high proportion of residents who do not identify with any religion.
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Daintree is much older than most similar areas, with 37.6% of people aged 65 and over. This is far above the national figure of 17.2%. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 10.8%, which is well below the Australian average of 18.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia (86%), though the proportion of people born overseas is higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and German.
English is the only language spoken at home. This means the 4.3% of people who use another language at home do so in a way that doesn't result in anyone speaking little or no English.
A very high 63.4% of residents report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the only other significant affiliation at 40.9%.
Around 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national figure of 26.3%. About half of the population completed Year 12, a result that is higher than most similar areas.
Incomes are much lower than most similar areas, with the typical household earning $933 a week compared to the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common here, as 37.6% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, and mental health conditions are among the highest for this level at 15.1%.
Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 18.3% of people providing unpaid care and 29.3% doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. Both figures are much higher than in most similar areas.
First Nations people make up 5.4% of the population. The typical First Nations resident is 40, which is far older than the national figure of 24.
Daintree has a high number of people living alone (42.9%) and one-parent families (25.4%), both of which are far above the national figures. This helps explain why the typical home is smaller, with just 2.2 people per household.
Home ownership is very high, with 51.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most homes are separate houses (91.4%) and typically have three or more bedrooms.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Every single home in Daintree owns at least one motor vehicle.
The community is quite mobile, with 43.2% of residents having moved house in the last five years. This is a little above the national figure of 40.7%.
Unemployment is very high at 13.5%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%. Full-time employment is also far below the national average, with only 45.5% of the population working full-time.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.8. While many homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and a school, there is no access to health services or public transport within that distance.