Fossilbrook vs Talaroo

Talaroo and Fossilbrook are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. Talaroo has only five residents, while Fossilbrook is largely non-residential with no population recorded. The two areas differ sharply in income, with the typical weekly household income in Talaroo at $2,249, which is far higher than the $575 found in Fossilbrook. Talaroo also has more people per home, with two people per dwelling compared to just one in Fossilbrook.

Since 2011, these two areas have remained similarly empty and remote. Both places are missing basic infrastructure, with no schools, public transport stops, or transport routes in either area. Residents in Talaroo are also noticeably older, with a typical age of 39 compared to 34 in Fossilbrook.