Fraser Coast vs North Burnett

Fraser Coast and North Burnett are two distinct regional areas in Queensland. Fraser Coast has far more people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, with 5,652 people compared to 708 in North Burnett. Access to local amenities differs significantly; 65.6% of homes in Fraser Coast are within a 15-minute walk of a park, which is far higher than the 33.3% seen in North Burnett. In contrast, homes in North Burnett are far more likely to be within a 15-minute walk of health services than those in Fraser Coast.

These two areas have a widening gap in First Nations unemployment, which is now well higher in Fraser Coast at 18.0% than in North Burnett at 14.6%. They share some similarities, such as having almost no homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Both areas are also largely car-dependent, though Fraser Coast is slightly more walkable. Their First Nations populations also share a similar typical personal income, sitting at $481 in Fraser Coast and $449 in North Burnett.