Dauan Island vs Mabuiag Island

Dauan Island and Mabuiag Island are two nearby Queensland island communities with different layouts. Dauan Island is more walkable, with a walkability score of 1.8 (car-dependent) and 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Mabuiag Island has a much larger First Nations population of 238 people, compared to 117 on Dauan Island. There is also a gap in income, as the typical First Nations household income on Mabuiag Island is well higher at $1,166, while Dauan Island is much lower at $739.

Everyday life shares many similarities across both islands. Residents in both places have a typical First Nations age of 21, and around 89% speak a First Nations language. Neither area has any homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, health services, or groceries. This lack of local services is consistent across both, though Dauan Island has a lower First Nations unemployment rate of 7.5% compared to 12.1% on Mabuiag Island.