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Carpentaria - Burke - Mornington

114,444 km²

Spanning over 114,000 square kilometres of remote landscape, Carpentaria - Burke - Mornington is a vast and sparsely populated region of Queensland. It is defined by its immense scale and a significant First Nations presence, with 3,062 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. The community faces notable challenges, particularly with a high unemployment rate and low school completion levels among First Nations residents. This is a place where the environment and distance shape daily life, leaving most residents heavily reliant on cars to get around.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here experience significant hardship, with an unemployment rate of 17.9%, which is well above the national figure. This is mirrored in income, as the typical personal income of $344 is far below the Queensland average. However, cultural ties remain strong, with 13.2% of people speaking a First Nations language, a figure higher than most similar areas.

3,062 First Nations people

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

19.2% Year 12 Here 19.2% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

17.9% Unemployment Here 17.9% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$344 Median income Here $344 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,045 Household income Here $1,045 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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The region is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.4 that sits well below the state average. No homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, and while many are near schools and groceries, the overall lack of street connectivity makes the area difficult to navigate without a vehicle.

3.4 Walk score

3.9 Types ≤15 min