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Pormpuraaw

4,395 km²

Low personal incomes and high unemployment mark the community of Pormpuraaw. This remote Queensland town is a stronghold for Indigenous culture, where 61.8% of people speak a First Nations language. While many residents face significant financial hardship, the typical First Nations person here is 32, making them far older than the national figure. It is a place where traditional language remains central to daily life despite challenging economic conditions.

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First Nations

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people face steep challenges, with an unemployment rate of 54.5% and a typical personal income of $317, both far below national figures. Education levels are also much lower than most areas, with only 21.8% finishing Year 12.

479 First Nations people

32 yrs Median age Here 32 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

21.8% Year 12 Here 21.8% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

54.5% Unemployment Here 54.5% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$317 Median income Here $317 Qld $563 Aus $540

$929 Household income Here $929 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.1, far below the Queensland average. While 93.0% of homes are within 15 minutes of a school, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.

1.1 Walk score

1.9 Types ≤15 min