Eacham vs Innisfail - Johnstone

Eacham and Innisfail - Johnstone are nearby Queensland areas with very different profiles for First Nations people. Innisfail - Johnstone has a far larger First Nations population (2,355 people compared to 363 in Eacham) and a far higher First Nations unemployment rate, at 18.9% compared to 8.6% in Eacham. In contrast, Eacham is well higher for those who speak a First Nations language, at 12.9% compared to 6.9% in Innisfail - Johnstone.

Both areas are very similar in that they are car-dependent and lack public transport, with no homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. They also share very similar First Nations income levels, with a typical personal income around $500 to $520. While Eacham is well higher for homes within walking distance of groceries, Innisfail - Johnstone is far higher for those within a 15-minute walk of a park.