Ingham vs Townsville

Ingham and Townsville are two Queensland areas with very different levels of accessibility and First Nations outcomes. Townsville is more connected, with a very walkable score of 6.0 and 90% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport, compared to 0% in Ingham. Townsville also has a much larger First Nations population and higher outcomes for that group, including a typical household income of $1,395 and a Year 12 completion rate of 47.5%. Ingham is smaller and more reliant on cars, though it is more walkable for some needs; more homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools (86.2%) and groceries (72.2%) than in Townsville.

Everyday life in both places is similar when it comes to nature, as nearly every home in both areas (over 96%) is within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, the two areas differ in how they access other services. While Townsville has far more public transport options, Ingham has a higher share of homes within a short walk of health services (65.7% compared to 57.9%).