Lockhart River vs Mapoon - Napranum - Weipa

Lockhart River and Mapoon - Napranum - Weipa are two remote Queensland areas with very different economic and social profiles. First Nations households in Mapoon - Napranum - Weipa earn far more, with a typical income of $1,925 compared to $933 in Lockhart River. This is consistent with a much lower unemployment rate in Mapoon - Napranum - Weipa, at 11.1% compared to 41.2% in Lockhart River. Educational outcomes also differ, as Year 12 completion is far higher in Mapoon - Napranum - Weipa at 38.2%, while it is 19.4% in Lockhart River. In contrast, First Nations languages are far more common in Lockhart River, where 80.1% of people speak one.

These two areas have tracked similarly since 2011, with both remaining completely without homes within walking distance of public transport. They also share the same typical age for First Nations residents, who are 24 years old in both places. While Lockhart River is a little higher in its walkability score (mostly car-dependent) than Mapoon - Napranum - Weipa (car-dependent), both areas sit well below the national figure for overall accessibility.