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Dauan Island
4 km²
An exceptionally young population defines Dauan Island, where the typical resident is just 21 years old. This community is largely Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, with children under 15 making up nearly 46% of the people. While the total population has shrunk significantly since 2011, the area remains a place of large households and deep cultural ties. It is a unique island setting where few people own their own homes and almost everyone lives in a separate house.
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The area is far more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander than the rest of the state, at 89.3%. It is remarkably young, with no residents aged 65 or over and a children's population far above the national figure.
Almost everyone was born in Australia, and there were no overseas-born residents in the 2021 census. This is far below the national figure, where over a quarter of people were born overseas.
Language diversity is very high, with 77.1% of people using a language other than English at home, a figure far above the national average. A small number of people, 7.6%, speak little or no English.
Most residents identify with Christianity, at 59.5%. The proportion of people with no religion is 12.2%, which is far below the figures for Queensland and Australia.
While no adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, nearly half have completed Year 12, which is a significant increase since 2011. Qualifications are most common in certificates III and IV.
Typical weekly household income is $739, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, and typical personal weekly income is $550.
Residents generally report fewer health issues than the state average, with only 14.5% having a long-term health condition. No one reported a mental health condition.
Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 52.6% of people providing this care, far above the national average. About 12.2% of the community have served in the Defence Force.
Homes are typically large, averaging 3.5 people, and one-parent families are far more common here than in most other areas at 37.2%. Conversely, 38.7% of people live alone.
Renters make up 83.9% of the community, and no one owns their home outright. Every home is a separate house, though typical weekly rent is much lower than most areas at $150.
The community is highly dependent on a few vehicles, as 71.0% of homes have no motor vehicle. Most people walk to work, with 54.3% doing so.
The population is very stable, with only 21.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.
About 53.9% of adults are working or looking for work, though full-time employment is far below the national average at 40.0%. Many work in public administration, safety, and education.
The area is car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.8, as there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk. However, every home is within 15 minutes of a park.