Thuringowa vs Townsville - Surrounds

Thuringowa and Townsville - Surrounds are two nearby Queensland areas with very different layouts. Thuringowa is far more connected, with a walkability score of 3.6 (mostly car-dependent) and far more homes within a 15-minute walk of public transport (71.3%) compared to Townsville - Surrounds (1.7%). Thuringowa also has a much larger First Nations population, numbering 7,570 people. This group is significantly younger in Thuringowa, with a typical age of 19, while in Townsville - Surrounds the typical age is far older at 32. Education levels differ sharply too, with First Nations Year 12 completion far higher in Thuringowa at 49.0% compared to 21.6% in Townsville - Surrounds.

Typical First Nations household incomes are very similar across both areas. However, other patterns diverge, such as the First Nations unemployment rate, which is well higher in Thuringowa at 13.7% compared to 9.6% in Townsville - Surrounds. Thuringowa also has a much higher share of people who speak a First Nations language (10.6% compared to 1.8%).