Mirani vs Sarina

Mirani and Sarina are two regional areas in Queensland located about 105km apart. Mirani has a much smaller First Nations population, but those residents have a far higher Year 12 completion rate of 53.7% and a typical household income of $2,272, which is well higher than in Sarina. In contrast, Sarina has a far larger First Nations population of 857 people and a higher share who speak a First Nations language. Accessibility differs between the two, with Sarina having far more homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, while Mirani is far better for those walking to a school.

Both areas are similarly car-dependent, with almost identical walkability scores. While Sarina has a higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, and public transport, these gaps have remained steady. In both places, the typical age of First Nations residents is noticeably younger than the national figure.