Burdekin - Ayr vs Thuringowa

Burdekin - Ayr and Thuringowa are two different types of Queensland landscapes, one spanning nearly 5,000 square kilometres and the other much smaller. Thuringowa has a far larger First Nations community, with 7,570 people compared to 1,097 in Burdekin - Ayr. This community in Thuringowa also sees far higher Year 12 completion rates (49% versus 35.1%) and a well higher typical household income of $1,714, compared to $1,253 in Burdekin - Ayr. Access to transport differs sharply, as 71.3% of Thuringowa homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, while no homes in Burdekin - Ayr have that access.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining mostly car-dependent. They share a similar flat terrain and First Nations unemployment rates that sit around 13%. While Thuringowa has more street connectivity and parks within walking distance, Burdekin - Ayr is better for those walking to health services, with 34.8% of homes nearby compared to 23.1% in Thuringowa.