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Daintree QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Daintree, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Daintree QLD is 93 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Daintree is $561 per week ($29,172 per year). Median rent in Daintree is $220 per week ($953 per month). Daintree has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Daintree has a population density of 14.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Daintree is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Daintree is $1,409.

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Daintree Population

residents (Census 2021)

Daintree Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$561/wk

$29,172 per year

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Median Rent

$220/wk

$953 per month

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Median Age

54years

16 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,409/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Daintree Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.9% (50) Female 45.1% (41)

Population Density

14.8

people per km²

93 people · 6.3 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,187

Family income/wk

Daintree Age Distribution

10-14

15-19

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Daintree Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.3% 18 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.8% 14 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Daintree Country of Birth

Australia

93.2%

England

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Daintree Religion

No Religion

56.7%

Anglican

18.3%

Catholic

10.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.8%

Uniting Church

2.9%

Not stated

2.9%

Christian (other)

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Daintree Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

39.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

3.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Daintree Employment

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Employed full-time

26.7% 23 people

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Employed part-time

24.4% 21 people

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Unemployed

11.6% 10 people

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Not in labour force

37.2% 32 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Daintree Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

42.9%

Bachelor Degree

35.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Daintree Occupation

Managers

34.8%

Community & Personal Service

34.8%

Professionals

17.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Daintree Field of Study

Society & Culture

44.4%

Engineering

27.8%

Health

27.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Daintree Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Daintree Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

13.0%

$400-$499/wk

17.4%

$500-$649/wk

17.4%

$650-$799/wk

13.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

21.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Daintree Marital Status

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Married

47.7% 41

↔️

Separated

4.7% 4

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Divorced

12.8% 11

🕊️

Widowed

9.3% 8

👤

Never married

25.6% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Daintree Ancestry

Australian

33.8%

English

27.9%

Scottish

8.8%

German

6.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.9%

Irish

5.9%

New Zealander

3.7%

Other

2.9%

Dutch

2.2%

Italian

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Daintree School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

52.9%

Secondary — Government

47.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Daintree Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.1% 11

✅

No need for assistance

93.9% 168

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Daintree Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.8% 16

—

Not a volunteer

81.2% 69

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Daintree Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

33.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Daintree How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

57.5%

Did not go to work

35.0%

Walked only

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Daintree Car Ownership

1 vehicle

50.0%

2 vehicles

27.8%

3 vehicles

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Daintree Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

15.9%

2 bedrooms

18.2%

3 bedrooms

47.7%

4 bedrooms

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Daintree Population Mobility

8.5%

moved in the last year

44.6%

moved in the last 5 years

13.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Daintree Indigenous Population

2.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

183

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Daintree Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Asthma

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Daintree Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.5%

$150-$299/wk

13.4%

$300-$399/wk

11.9%

$400-$499/wk

9.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

9.0%

$800-$999/wk

14.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.0%

$3,500+/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Daintree Family Structure

Couple — no children

39.7%

Couple — no children under 15

20.7%

Couple — children under 15

17.2%

One parent — children under 15

15.5%

One parent — no children under 15

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Daintree Military Service

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Previously served

3.7% 3

👤

Never served

96.3% 79

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Daintree Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.9% 15

—

Did not provide

82.1% 69

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Daintree Children Ever Born

No children

31.6%

2 children

68.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Daintree When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Daintree Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

12.9%

5–14 hours

32.9%

15–29 hours

22.4%

30+ hours

5.9%

Did not do domestic work

25.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Daintree Household Size

1 person

36.6%

2 persons

19.5%

3 persons

12.2%

4 persons

12.2%

5 persons

7.3%

6+ persons

12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Daintree Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Daintree Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Daintree Schools

schools nearby

government

964

avg ICSEA score

total students

Daintree State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 13 students

964

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Daintree Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $933/wk

Median Rent $220/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Daintree

Your weekly income

≈ $4,043/month

Median rent $220/wk

Left after rent $713/wk

Rent share 23.6%

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Income: $491/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $50/wk

Jandowae

Income: $495/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $20/wk

Mount Morgan

Income: $462/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $20/wk

Ingham

Income: $606/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $10/wk

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Income: $479/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $40/wk

Collinsville (Qld)

Income: $638/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $20/wk

Cunnamulla

Income: $591/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $95/wk

Queenton

Income: $671/wk Rent: $209/wk Save: $11/wk

Daintree vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Blythdale

Pop: 47 Income: $754/wk Rent: $400/wk

Bymount

Pop: 47 Income: $1,375/wk Rent: $65/wk

Eaton (Qld)

Pop: 47 Income: $850/wk Rent: $300/wk

Forestvale

Pop: 47 Income: $725/wk

Ghinghinda

Pop: 47 Income: $725/wk

Goolman

Pop: 47 Income: $1,300/wk

Compare Daintree

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Frequently Asked Questions About Daintree

What is the population of Daintree QLD?

The population of Daintree QLD is 93 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 14.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Daintree?

The median personal income in Daintree QLD is $561 per week, or $29,172 per year.The median household income is $933 per week.Family income is $1,187 per week.

How much is rent in Daintree?

Median rent in Daintree QLD is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 23.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Daintree?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Daintree QLD is $1,409. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Daintree?

The median age in Daintree QLD is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Daintree a good suburb to live in?

Daintree is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 93.The median income is $561/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30786. All dollar figures in AUD.