Lockhart River vs Weipa

Lockhart River and Weipa are two remote Queensland areas with very different social and economic profiles. In Weipa, First Nations residents have a far higher typical personal income of $1,254 and a Year 12 completion rate of 59.2%. In contrast, Lockhart River is far more traditional, with 80.1% of people speaking a First Nations language, although the typical personal income for First Nations residents is much lower at $365. This gap is consistent with a far higher unemployment rate in Lockhart River, which is 41.2% compared to just 4.1% in Weipa.

Both areas are very similar in their lack of public transport, with no homes within a 10 minute walk of a stop. While Lockhart River is mostly car-dependent and Weipa is car-dependent, the two differ in what is nearby. Lockhart River has far more homes within a 15 minute walk of groceries and schools, whereas Weipa has far more homes within walking distance of health services and parks.