Caboolture vs Noosa

Caboolture and Noosa are two Queensland regions with very different profiles for their First Nations residents. Caboolture has a far larger First Nations population with 9,912 people, compared to 916 in Noosa. In Caboolture, the First Nations unemployment rate is well higher at 13.2%, while in Noosa it is among the lowest at 5.8%. Noosa also sees a far higher rate of First Nations Year 12 completion at 51.8%, well above Caboolture's 39.4%.

Both areas sit around the national figure for First Nations Year 12 completion, though they trend in different directions. They share similar daily layouts, with both being somewhat walkable and offering about four types of amenities within a 15-minute walk. While Caboolture has a far higher number of homes within walking distance of a school, Noosa has a far higher share of homes near health services.