Injinoo vs New Mapoon

Injinoo and New Mapoon are two nearby Queensland communities with distinct social profiles. Injinoo has a younger First Nations population, with a typical age of 18, and a higher share of people who speak a First Nations language at 88.2%. Typical First Nations household income is also well higher in Injinoo at $1,300. In contrast, New Mapoon has a much higher First Nations unemployment rate of 26.1%, though it also has a far higher rate of Year 12 completion at 50.9%.

Both areas are car-dependent and lack local walkability to shops, schools, or health services. The gap in First Nations unemployment between the two has widened since 2011, with New Mapoon's rate now 14 points higher than in Injinoo. While both have a similar terrain slope, New Mapoon is more likely to have homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, at 95.8% compared to 79.0% in Injinoo.