Central Capricorn vs Nebo - Clermont

Central Capricorn and Nebo - Clermont are two large, rural areas in Queensland. There are stark differences in First Nations outcomes between them. In Nebo - Clermont, the typical First Nations personal income is $1,259, which is far higher than the $484 seen in Central Capricorn. This is consistent with the First Nations unemployment rate, which is far higher in Central Capricorn at 16.6%, compared to just 4.6% in Nebo - Clermont.

Both areas are mostly car-dependent and share very similar access to basic needs, such as groceries and public transport. However, the gap in First Nations Year 12 completion is wide, with 49.0% in Nebo - Clermont compared to 34.6% in Central Capricorn. This gap has grown over time, as educational outcomes in Nebo - Clermont have moved far above the national figure while Central Capricorn remains a little below.