Cairns - Southern Hinterlands vs Eacham

Cairns - Southern Hinterlands and Eacham are two nearby rural areas in Queensland with different levels of accessibility. Eacham is more walkable, with 27.6% of homes in a 15-minute-city walkshed compared to just 11.9% in Cairns - Southern Hinterlands. This is seen in the higher number of homes within a short walk of groceries, schools, and parks in Eacham. There are also notable differences for First Nations residents; the typical First Nations person in Cairns - Southern Hinterlands is far older at 34, while the typical person in Eacham is 25. First Nations unemployment is also well higher in Cairns - Southern Hinterlands at 18.0%.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining largely car-dependent with very few homes within walking distance of public transport. They are also alike in the typical personal income for First Nations residents, which sits around $500. While Eacham has more residents who speak a First Nations language and a higher share of Year 12 completions, both areas have similar access to health services within a 15-minute walk.