# Port Douglas - Craiglie

Urban Centre · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Rest of Qld › Douglas › 4877, QLD

Area: 9 km²

A high proportion of people work in hotels and restaurants in Port Douglas - Craiglie, where the local economy is centered on tourism. This is a mature and cosmopolitan community that has grown 56% since 2011, now attracting many overseas arrivals. The area is noticeably older than the national average, with a high number of seniors and a low percentage of children. It has evolved into a place of high mobility and diverse backgrounds, where many residents rent their homes.

## Demographics & Identity

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the Queensland and national averages. It is a community with few children, as those under 15 make up just 10.3% of the population, a figure that has fallen 14 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 4,624 | +55.8% since 2011 |
| Median age | 44 yrs | +12.8% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 2.2% | -34.5% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 21.4% | +11.8% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 10.3% | -57.7% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 19.7% | +112.4% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 32.5%, Older adults (45–64) 28.2%, Seniors (65+) 21.4%, Children (0–14) 10.3%, Youth (15–24) 7.7%

**Marital status** — Never married 42.7%, Married 36.9%, Divorced 12.6%, Widowed 3.9%, Separated 3.8%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Overseas birthplaces are very common here, with 31.6% of people born outside Australia, which is well above the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most frequent, and the proportion of overseas-born residents has risen 24 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 31.6% | +309.2% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 54.2%, England 6.9%, New Zealand 4.3%, Italy 0.9%, India 0.7%, Philippines 0.6%, South Africa 0.6%, China 0.3%, Nepal 0.3%, Vietnam 0.2%

**Ancestry** — English 37.7%, Australian 25.8%, Irish 10.6%, Scottish 9.8%, German 5.3%, Italian 4.7%, Dutch 1.6%, Chinese 1.1%, Indian 0.6%, Filipino 0.6%, Greek 0.4%, Vietnamese 0.3%

## Language

Language diversity has increased significantly, with 13.7% of people using a language other than English at home, up 12 points since 2011. Despite this, very few people—only 0.8%—speak little or no English.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 13.7% | +544.7% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.8% | +29.1% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 72.5%, Italian 1.2%, Punjabi 0.4%, Cantonese 0.3%, Vietnamese 0.3%, Mandarin 0.3%, Greek 0.3%, Hindi 0.2%, Tagalog 0.2%, Arabic 0.1%

## Religion

A large number of residents identify as having no religion, accounting for 48.4% of the population. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 37 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 48.4% | +323.7% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 48.4%, Christianity 32.9%, Not stated 15.3%, Buddhism 1.6%, Other religions 0.7%, Hinduism 0.6%, Judaism 0.3%, Islam 0.2%

## Education & Qualifications

The community is well-qualified, with 20.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 56.1% having completed Year 12. Both figures have risen sharply since 2011, reflecting a trend toward higher education levels.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 56.1% | +88.2% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 20.7% | +232.4% since 2011 |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 56.1%, Year 10 15.2%, Year 11 9.0%, Year 9 or below 4.2%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 25.3%, Bachelor degree 22.3%, Advanced diploma / diploma 15.0%, Postgraduate degree 4.7%, Graduate diploma / certificate 2.3%, Certificate I / II 1.6%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 16.3%, Food, hospitality & personal services 11.1%, Engineering & related 11.0%, Society & culture 9.4%, Health 7.0%, Education 5.3%, Architecture & building 4.4%, Creative arts 4.2%, Natural & physical sciences 2.7%, Agriculture & environment 2.0%, Information technology 0.9%

## Income

Typical weekly personal income is $823, which is about the same as the national figure. While typical household incomes are higher than in most similar areas, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is far below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $823 | +63.9% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,412 | +48.9% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,812 | +56.5% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 5.9% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 11.3% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 32.9%, $1,500–$2,999 31.5%, Under $650 16.9%, $3,000–$3,999 5.6%, $4,000 or more 5.6%

**Personal income distribution** — $650–$1,499 41.2%, Under $650 29.6%, $1,500–$2,999 10.5%, $3,000 or more 2.2%

## Health & Disability

Residents here enjoy better health than most, with a long-term health condition affecting 22.7% of people, which is well below the national figure. Only 3.8% of people need help with daily activities.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 22.7% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 7.1% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 3.8% | -28.1% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 7.1%, Arthritis 6.9%, Other condition 5.9%, Asthma 4.6%, Heart disease 3.5%, Cancer 3.1%, Diabetes 2.5%, Lung condition 2.1%, Stroke 1.0%, Dementia 0.8%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 62.2%, One condition 16.1%, Two conditions 4.8%, Three or more 1.8%

## Community Participation

Community participation in unpaid care is much lower than most areas, with only 5.9% of people providing unpaid care. The proportion of people caring for children unpaid has also fallen 18 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 13.5% | -43.4% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 5.9% | -30.4% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 15.0% | -54.2% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 14.7% | -47.9% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

Homes are generally smaller, with 2.1 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 29.9% of people live alone and 48.2% of families are couples without children.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.1 | -19.2% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 10.6% | -32.9% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 29.9% | +26.9% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples without children 48.2%, Couples with children 40.4%, One-parent families 10.6%, Other families 1.0%

**Household size** — 2 people 44.5%, 1 person 29.9%, 3 people 12.4%, 4 people 9.0%, 5 people 3.2%, 6 or more 0.8%

## Housing & Dwellings

Renting is very common, with 40.5% of households renting, well above the national average. The area has seen a shift away from detached houses, which now make up only 45.8% of homes, down 47 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $350 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,580 | +20.5% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 40.5% | +40.1% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 28.0% | -23.8% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 45.8% | -50.6% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 52.9% | -35.9% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 40.5%, Owned with a mortgage 28.7%, Owned outright 28.0%, Not stated 1.4%, Other tenure 0.8%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 45.8%, Townhouse / semi-detached 26.4%, Flat or apartment 23.1%, Other dwelling 2.6%

**Bedrooms per home** — 2 bedrooms 34.7%, 3 bedrooms 29.3%, 4 bedrooms 21.0%, 1 bedroom 9.1%, 5 or more 2.6%, Studio / none 1.2%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 41.9%, $200–$349 36.2%, Under $200 8.9%, $550–$749 8.2%, $750 or more 1.3%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 33.7%, $1,800–$2,999 27.7%, Under $1,000 23.0%, $3,000 or more 4.8%

## Transport & Vehicles

Most people rely on cars, though 10.5% of the workforce now works from home. Very few people use public transport to get to work, at just 1.4%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 7.3% | +31.2% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 10.5% | +100.7% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 1.4% | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 49.3%, Worked at home 10.5%, Walked 9.3%, Car (passenger) 5.3%, Bicycle 4.4%, Bus 1.4%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 48.5%, 2 vehicles 33.5%, 3 vehicles 7.5%, No vehicle 7.3%, 4 or more 3.6%

## Migration & Movement

The area is highly transient, with 51.7% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 26.6% of the population, a figure far above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 51.7% | +26.3% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 26.6% | +7.5% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Tourism drives the local job market, with 36.4% of people working in accommodation and food services. While the unemployment rate is a low 3.8%, full-time employment has fallen 12 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | +2.2% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 60.4% | +0.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 49.5% | -19.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Accommodation & food 36.4%, Retail trade 8.4%, Health care & social assistance 7.1%, Transport & warehousing 6.2%, Administrative & support 6.0%, Construction 6.0%, Professional & technical 3.8%, Public administration & safety 3.6%, Other services 3.5%, Education & training 3.2%, Rental & real estate 3.1%, Manufacturing 2.9%, Arts & recreation 2.3%, Mining 1.0%, Media & telecommunications 0.8%, Finance & insurance 0.8%, Wholesale trade 0.5%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.4%, Electricity, gas & water 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Community & personal service 19.0%, Labourers 15.9%, Technicians & trades 15.2%, Managers 14.4%, Professionals 11.9%, Sales workers 10.1%, Clerical & administrative 8.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 2.9%

## Walkability

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.8. While almost everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park, very few homes are within a short walk of a school or public transport.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 3.8 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 3.6 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 40.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 44.2% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 9.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 97.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 41.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 24.4 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 50 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 4.1% | — |

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL315080/port-douglas-craiglie