Ipswich vs Pine Rivers

Ipswich and Pine Rivers are nearby regions in Queensland with different levels of accessibility and First Nations outcomes. Pine Rivers is much easier to get around on foot, with 67.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries compared to 53.2% in Ipswich. Health services are also far more accessible in Pine Rivers, where 51.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk, compared to 36.0% in Ipswich. While Ipswich has a far larger First Nations population with 12,504 people, Pine Rivers sees far higher Year 12 completion rates among First Nations students at 57.1% against 45.8% in Ipswich.

These gaps in First Nations outcomes are quite stark, with unemployment well higher in Ipswich at 14.7% compared to 8.9% in Pine Rivers. Both areas are similar in their terrain and the share of people who speak a First Nations language, which sits around 5%. This shared layout is reflected in their walkability scores, as both are considered somewhat walkable.