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Upper Daintree
25 km²
A total population of just 21 people makes Upper Daintree a sparsely populated area. It is a small community where most households are couples with children, which helps explain why homes are larger than usual. The area is quite diverse in its origins and has a very high proportion of people who identify as having no religion. It is a car-dependent place with almost no local amenities within walking distance.
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The typical resident is 39, which is a little older than the state and national figures. While there are no seniors aged 65 and over, children under 15 make up 19% of the population, a figure higher than most similar areas.
Overseas-born residents make up 33.3% of the population, which is far above the Queensland figure of 22.7% and well above the national average.
About 14.3% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas and a little above the state average.
People with no religion make up 61.9% of the community, which is far above the figures for both Queensland and Australia.
There is one primary school within 3 km, though the average school size is among the lowest for this level.
Typical weekly family income is $1,416, which is well below both the state and national figures. Personal income is also a little below the national figure at $687 per week.
The community is in good health, with only 14.3% of people having a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than most areas.
Homes here are large, with 3.7 people per home, well above the national figure of 2.5. Most households are couples with children.
The area has a high density of 1.1 people per bedroom, but typical monthly home-loan payments are far below the national figure at $1,100.
There are no public transport routes or stops in the area, and weekly departures are far below the state average.
The most common industries people work in is Education & training at 27%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (0%).
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no groceries, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk and a walkability score of 0.0.
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