Central Capricorn vs Rockhampton - Yeppoon

Central Capricorn and Rockhampton - Yeppoon are two distinct Queensland regions separated by about 227 km. Rockhampton - Yeppoon has a far larger First Nations population with 9,219 people, compared to 2,568 in Central Capricorn. This area also has a well higher share of First Nations people finishing Year 12 at 42.2%, which is well above the national figure, while Central Capricorn sits at 34.6%.

Both regions are largely car-dependent, and their First Nations Year 12 completion rates sit near the national figure. However, Rockhampton - Yeppoon is more walkable, with a far higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park (77.5% versus 64.2%) and a well higher share within walking distance of groceries and health services. The gaps in these walkability measures have widened over time.