Thuringowa vs Townsville - Southern Rangelands

Thuringowa and Townsville - Southern Rangelands are nearby Queensland areas with very different layouts. Thuringowa is far more connected, with 71.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a walkability score of 3.6 (mostly car-dependent). By contrast, Townsville - Southern Rangelands is car-dependent, with only 2.5% of homes near public transport. Thuringowa also has a much larger First Nations population of 7,570 people, who are notably younger and more likely to have finished Year 12, at 49%. In Townsville - Southern Rangelands, the typical First Nations resident is far older at 32, and Year 12 completion is much lower at 17.8%.

These two areas have seen their differences in First Nations education and age remain stark over time. While they vary in their layout, both areas are generally car-reliant, though Thuringowa has far more intersections and amenities within walking distance. First Nations people in Townsville - Southern Rangelands earn a little more in typical household and personal income than those in Thuringowa.