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Cape York

107,606 km²

Changing trends in population and economy mark the recent years for Cape York. This vast region is sparsely populated and largely non-residential. It is defined by a First Nations community that is noticeably older than the state average. With very few homes and a car-dependent layout, the area lacks the urban infrastructure found in most of Queensland.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here are noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 30. While 10.7% speak a First Nations language, typical household incomes of $1,093 are well below the Queensland and national figures.

579 First Nations people

30 yrs Median age Here 30 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

31.3% Year 12 Here 31.3% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

10.6% Unemployment Here 10.6% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$518 Median income Here $518 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,093 Household income Here $1,093 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5 which is far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of essentials, and 0% of dwellings have access to public transport within 10 minutes.

0.5 Walk score

0.6 Types ≤15 min