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Esk - Kilcoy

5,371 km²

Spanning over 5,000 square kilometres of the Somerset region, Esk - Kilcoy is a sprawling rural landscape. It is a car-dependent area where few people live within walking distance of basic services. The community is marked by a relatively young First Nations population, with a typical age of 23 years. This vast region balances a quiet rural character with small pockets of residential activity.

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First Nations

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There are 1,171 First Nations people here, who are typically younger than in most similar areas. While 35.7% have finished Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas, only 2.7% speak a First Nations language, a figure well below the national average.

1,171 First Nations people

23 yrs Median age Here 23 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

35.7% Year 12 Here 35.7% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

13.6% Unemployment Here 13.6% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$508 Median income Here $508 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,421 Household income Here $1,421 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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This is a highly car-dependent region with a walkability score of 1.8, far below the Queensland figure of 5.0. Most residents live far from essentials, with only 23.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and just 11.1% near public transport.

1.8 Walk score

1.9 Types ≤15 min