Mossman

The population is noticeably older than the state and national average, with the typical resident aged 43. It is also a young community, as children under 15 make up 21.2% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower percentage of overseas-born people than the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, each accounting for a third of the population.

English is the primary language for about 81% of the community. While more people here use another language at home compared to similar areas, the figure is still far below the national average.

A large portion of the community has no religious affiliation, at 43.7%. This is well above the national figure, though Christianity remains almost as common at 42.7%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 10.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the state and national figures.

Incomes are generally low; the typical household earns $1,197 a week, which is well below the national figure. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week compared to other parts of the country.

A slightly higher proportion of people need help with daily activities than in most areas. Long-term health conditions, such as asthma and arthritis, are reported at rates similar to the rest of the state.

Volunteering is a bit more common here than the national average. There is also a slightly higher rate of people who have served in the Defence Force compared to similar areas.

First Nations people make up 20.3% of the population, far above the state and national figures. This community is linguistically diverse, with 20.9% speaking a First Nations language, which is well above the national average.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas. There is also a high number of people living alone, well above the Queensland and Australian averages.

Rental properties are much more common than in most areas, but weekly rent is well below the national figure at $250. Most people live in separate houses, though homes here typically have fewer bedrooms than the state average.

Public transport is non-existent in the area, and almost no one commutes using it. This makes the town very car-dependent, although about 7.7% of homes do not have a motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, with a lower percentage of people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national figures. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far below the national average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure. The most common local industries are retail, health care, and hospitality.

The town is very walkable, with almost every home within a 15-minute walk of a park and many within easy reach of health services and groceries. It has far more walkable amenities per 1,000 residents than the state average.