Wujal Wujal and Outstations vs Yarrabah

Wujal Wujal and Outstations and Yarrabah are two distinct First Nations communities in Queensland. Yarrabah is much larger, with 2,402 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people compared to 277 in Wujal Wujal and Outstations. Yarrabah has a far higher share of people speaking a First Nations language at 79.7%, while Wujal Wujal and Outstations is at 35.7%. Typical First Nations incomes are well higher in Yarrabah, where the usual household income is $1,246, compared to $780 in Wujal Wujal and Outstations. Residents in Wujal Wujal and Outstations are also noticeably older, with a typical First Nations age of 29 compared to 24 in Yarrabah.

Both areas have a similar level of Year 12 completion, with about 27.7% of First Nations residents finishing school, which sits near the national figure. Both are car-dependent and have almost no homes within walking distance of public transport or a full range of amenities. However, Yarrabah has a much higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, at 47.2% compared to just 0.4% in Wujal Wujal and Outstations.