Fraser Coast vs Cherbourg

Fraser Coast and Cherbourg are two Queensland areas located about 98 km apart. Fraser Coast has a much larger First Nations population, with 5,652 people compared to 1,151 in Cherbourg. People from First Nations backgrounds in Fraser Coast generally have higher incomes, with a typical personal income of $481 and a typical household income of $1,223, while Cherbourg is $374 and $793 respectively. Educational outcomes also differ, as First Nations Year 12 completion is far higher in Fraser Coast at 35.8% compared to 24.6% in Cherbourg.

Both areas sit near the national figure for First Nations Year 12 completion, though Fraser Coast is slightly below and Cherbourg is far below. They share a very young First Nations population, with a typical age of 23 in both places. While both are mostly car-dependent, Cherbourg is much more walkable for basic services, with 93.3% of homes near health services and 92.2% near schools, whereas Fraser Coast has far more homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries.