Mossman

Indigenous identity is much more common here than in most areas, rising 19 points since 2011 to reach 21.5%. The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure, though there are more children under 15 than usual.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though the proportion of people born overseas fell since 2011.

While English is the main language, the use of another language at home has risen to 8.3% since 2011. This is still far below the national average, and very few people report speaking little or no English.

People with no religion now make up 43.9% of the community, a figure that rose 18 points since 2011. This is well above the national figure, while Christianity remains a common affiliation at 42.1%.

The community has far fewer people with a bachelor degree or Year 12 qualification than the state or national averages. Since 2011, more people have completed Year 12, but typical qualifications remain at the Certificate III or IV level.

Typical weekly incomes for families, households, and individuals are all well below the national and state figures. Very few households earn $3,000 or more a week, and nearly half of all individuals earn under $650 weekly.

A little more people need help with daily activities than in the rest of the country. Long-term health conditions are about the same as the state average, with asthma and mental health being the most common reported issues.

Volunteering is slightly more common here than the national figure, and more people have served in the Defence Force. Fewer people do a large amount of unpaid housework compared to 2011.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, rising to 23.1%. There has also been a significant increase in people living alone, who now make up 31.2% of households.

Renting is much more common than in most areas, while the proportion of homes owned outright fell by 11 points since 2011. Typical weekly rents are well below the national figure, and detached houses are very common.

No one in the area commutes by public transport, and 7.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is higher than most areas. Only 6% of people work from home, far below the national average.

The community is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state or national averages. Recent arrivals from overseas have barely changed since 2011.

Full-time employment is lower than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure. Most people work in retail, hospitality, or health and social assistance.

The area is quite walkable, with almost every home within 15 minutes of a park and many within easy reach of health services and groceries. However, there is no public transport within a 10-minute walk.