Napranum vs Weipa

Napranum and Weipa are neighbouring areas in far north Queensland with very different economic profiles for First Nations people. In Weipa, First Nations typical personal income is $1,254, while in Napranum it is much lower at $332. This gap is reflected in employment and education, with the First Nations unemployment rate far higher in Napranum at 18.8% compared to 4.1% in Weipa. Year 12 completion is also far higher in Weipa at 59.2%, while Napranum sits at 25.2%.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining largely car-dependent with no homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. While Napranum has more homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, Weipa has more nearby groceries, health services, and parks. This helps explain why Weipa has a higher walkability score of 1.7, though both are still considered car-dependent. Both areas also share a similar flat terrain, with a mean slope of around 3%.