Weipa

Population

Total Population: The total usual resident population for the Weipa Town Authority area was 4,097 people.
 
Percentage of Men: 52.7%
 
Percentage of Women: 47.3%

Average Age

Median Age in the Region: The median age for people in Weipa was 30 years. This is substantially lower than the Queensland median age of 38, indicating a high proportion of young families and a working-age population driven by the major resource employer.

Income (Weekly Household)

The median weekly household income for Weipa was $2,976 AUD, which is exceptionally high and is almost double the Queensland median of $1,675. This is a direct result of the high wages paid by the dominant resource industry.

The three top income brackets (based on the overall distribution, consistent with the high median income) and their approximate percentage of the population are:
$3,000 – $3,499 per week: Likely the largest single cluster.
 
$4,000 or more per week: This high-earning bracket would account for a large percentage due to professional and senior mining salaries.
 
$2,500 – $2,999 per week

Industry

Bauxite Mining: The single largest employer by a substantial margin, relating to the massive scale of bauxite (aluminium ore) extraction operations.
 
Health Care and Social Assistance: Providing essential medical services to the local community and surrounding Cape York region.
 
Education and Training: Reflecting the need for local schools and training facilities to support the large number of young families.