Toowoomba - Roma vs Katherine

Toowoomba - Roma and Katherine are both vast regional areas, but they differ sharply in their First Nations profiles. In Toowoomba - Roma, the typical First Nations personal income is $528 and 36.8% finished Year 12. In contrast, the typical First Nations personal income in Katherine is far lower at $281, and Year 12 completion is much lower at 16.2%. Language also varies greatly, with 69.8% of people in Katherine speaking a First Nations language compared to just 3.3% in Toowoomba - Roma.

Both areas sit near the national figure for First Nations unemployment in Toowoomba - Roma, while Katherine is far above it. They are also similar in that they are both mostly car-dependent, with a similar range of amenities within a 15-minute walk. However, access to services differs; Toowoomba - Roma is far higher for public transport and 15-minute-city walksheds, while Katherine is far higher for homes within a 15-minute walk of a school.