Lower Daintree

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 22.9% of the population, a figure well above the state and national averages, while children under 15 are less common here.

About 20.5% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is still well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home by 95.2% of residents. This means far fewer people use another language at home compared to the Queensland average.

A large majority of people—59%—report having no religion, which is far above both the state and national figures.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher. Only 44% of people have completed Year 12, which is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Typical personal weekly income is $591, which is well below the national figure of $805. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, and typical household incomes are also lower than the state average.

While few people have long-term health conditions compared to the rest of the state, those with mental health conditions are well above the national average at 13.3%.

More people here provide unpaid childcare than in most other areas, and 24.4% do significant amounts of unpaid housework. However, volunteering rates are well below the national average.

There are four Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. The typical age for First Nations residents is 27, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 24.

Families are often larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are also much more common here than in similar areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and none are rented. Outright home ownership is well above the national average, and typical monthly mortgage payments are much lower than the state figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle. About 19.6% of workers operate from home.

The community is very stable, as only 22.4% of people have moved house in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is far below the national average, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Common industries include transport, warehousing, and accommodation.

With a walkability score of 0.3, the area is completely car-dependent. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.