Burdekin vs Townsville - Southern Rangelands

Burdekin and Townsville - Southern Rangelands are two Queensland areas with very different levels of accessibility and First Nations outcomes. In Burdekin, far more homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school (29.1% compared to 15.2% in Townsville - Southern Rangelands), and the First Nations Year 12 completion rate is far higher at 29.6% against 17.8% in Townsville - Southern Rangelands. However, Townsville - Southern Rangelands has a much larger First Nations population of 963 people, and typical First Nations household incomes are well higher there at $1,931 compared to $1,309 in Burdekin.

While some differences are stark, both areas are car-dependent and share very similar access to health services within a 15-minute walk. The gap in First Nations personal income has widened since the last census, with Townsville - Southern Rangelands now sitting well higher than Burdekin. Both areas also have similar shares of people who speak a First Nations language, with Burdekin at 1.5% and Townsville - Southern Rangelands at 0.9%.