Rockhampton vs Jabiru - Tiwi

Rockhampton and Jabiru - Tiwi are two very different regional areas separated by nearly 2,000 kilometres. In Rockhampton, First Nations residents generally have higher outcomes, with a typical personal income of $531 and 38.8% finishing Year 12. In contrast, Jabiru - Tiwi has much lower figures, with a typical First Nations personal income of $232 and only 24.5% finishing Year 12. The cultural landscape also differs sharply; 89.4% of people in Jabiru - Tiwi speak a First Nations language, compared to 4.2% in Rockhampton. Jabiru - Tiwi also has a far higher First Nations unemployment rate at 33.6%, while Rockhampton sits at 14.9%.

Both areas are mostly car-dependent, sharing a very similar walkability score. However, the gaps in First Nations outcomes have remained wide over time. While both areas have a significant First Nations population, Rockhampton is far larger with 29,507 people. Jabiru - Tiwi provides better walking access to some services, with 50.5% of homes within 15 minutes of health services compared to 30.4% in Rockhampton.