Noosa vs Cherbourg

Noosa and Cherbourg are two distinct Queensland areas with contrasting profiles for First Nations residents. In Noosa, typical First Nations household income is $1,753 and 51.8% have finished Year 12, while in Cherbourg, typical household income is $793 and 24.6% completed Year 12. These differences are reflected in the job market, with the unemployment rate far higher in Cherbourg at 20.6%, compared to 5.8% in Noosa.

Both areas provide residents with easy access to outdoor spaces, as over 83% of homes in each area are within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, they differ in other daily needs; Noosa is somewhat walkable and has far more homes within reach of groceries and public transport. In contrast, Cherbourg is mostly car-dependent, though a huge majority of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services and schools.