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Cloncurry - McKinlay
88,708 km²
This region has seen steady changes in its community makeup over the last decade. Cloncurry - McKinlay is a vast, sparsely populated area in Queensland where most people rely on cars to get around. The landscape is dominated by wide open spaces, making it very different from the state's more urban hubs. While it supports a significant First Nations population, the area remains largely rural in character.
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There are 909 First Nations people here, whose typical age is 27, making them noticeably older than those in the rest of the state. While unemployment and personal incomes are about the same as the national figures, Year 12 completion is well below the state average at 33.9%.
Most of the area is car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the Queensland average. Only 44% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, and no homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.