Lower Daintree QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lower Daintree QLD is 83 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lower Daintree is $591 per week ($30,732 per year). Median rent in Lower Daintree is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Lower Daintree has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Lower Daintree has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (62% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lower Daintree is $1,300.

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Lower Daintree Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Lower Daintree Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$591/wk
$30,732 per year
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
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Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Lower Daintree Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.6% (47) Female 43.4% (36)

Population Density

1.4
people per km²
83 people · 57.7 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,624
Family income/wk

Lower Daintree Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Lower Daintree Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
47.8% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
52.2% 12 dwellings

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

Lower Daintree Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Lower Daintree Religion

No Religion
62.0%
Catholic
12.7%
Not stated
12.7%
Anglican
6.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lower Daintree Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
58.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.1%

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

Lower Daintree Employment

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Employed full-time
38.1% 24 people
Employed part-time
27.0% 17 people
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Not in labour force
34.9% 22 people

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

Lower Daintree Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
51.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
48.1%

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

Lower Daintree Occupation

Managers
27.6%
Professionals
20.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.7%
Community & Personal Service
20.7%
Labourers
10.3%

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

Lower Daintree Field of Study

Engineering
21.4%
Management & Commerce
21.4%
Education
17.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
17.9%
Agriculture & Environment
10.7%
Society & Culture
10.7%

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

Lower Daintree Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lower Daintree Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
10.7%
$400-$499/wk
25.0%
$800-$999/wk
10.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
21.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
17.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lower Daintree Marital Status

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Married
35.5% 27
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Divorced
10.5% 8
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Widowed
7.9% 6
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Never married
46.1% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lower Daintree Ancestry

English
41.9%
Australian
19.7%
Irish
12.0%
Scottish
11.1%
Italian
5.1%
Other
4.3%
German
3.4%
Dutch
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lower Daintree School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Government
50.0%

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

Lower Daintree Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.0% 3
No need for assistance
98.0% 144

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

Lower Daintree Volunteering

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Volunteer
9.4% 6
Not a volunteer
90.6% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lower Daintree Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lower Daintree How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.4%
Did not go to work
20.0%
Walked only
8.6%

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

Lower Daintree Car Ownership

1 vehicle
24.2%
2 vehicles
39.4%
3 vehicles
12.1%
4+ vehicles
24.2%

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

Lower Daintree Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
32.0%
3 bedrooms
48.0%
4 bedrooms
20.0%

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

Lower Daintree Population Mobility

5.2%
moved in the last year
26.0%
moved in the last 5 years
4.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lower Daintree Indigenous Population

2.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
156
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lower Daintree Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Asthma
3
Cancer
3
Lung condition
3

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

Lower Daintree Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.6%
$1-$149/wk
17.2%
$150-$299/wk
10.9%
$400-$499/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
9.4%
$800-$999/wk
20.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lower Daintree Family Structure

Couple — no children
32.3%
Couple — no children under 15
29.2%
Couple — children under 15
27.7%
One parent — children under 15
10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lower Daintree Military Service

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Previously served
4.3% 3
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Never served
95.7% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lower Daintree Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.0% 9
Did not provide
87.0% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lower Daintree Children Ever Born

No children
41.2%
2 children
41.2%
3 children
17.6%

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

Lower Daintree When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4
1981–1990
4

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

Lower Daintree Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.2%
5–14 hours
31.9%
15–29 hours
9.7%
30+ hours
16.7%
Did not do domestic work
19.4%

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

Lower Daintree Household Size

1 person
24.1%
2 persons
34.5%
3 persons
10.3%
4 persons
31.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lower Daintree Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lower Daintree Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,406/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.8%

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

If you earn X in Lower Daintree

≈ $6,093/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,156/wk
Rent share 17.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Lower Daintree vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Daintree

What is the population of Lower Daintree QLD?

The population of Lower Daintree QLD is 83 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Lower Daintree?

The median personal income in Lower Daintree QLD is $591 per week, or $30,732 per year.The median household income is $1,406 per week.Family income is $1,624 per week.

How much is rent in Lower Daintree?

Median rent in Lower Daintree QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Lower Daintree?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lower Daintree QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lower Daintree?

The median age in Lower Daintree QLD is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lower Daintree a good suburb to live in?

Lower Daintree is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 83.The median income is $591/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31692. All dollar figures in AUD.