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Gladstone

10,484 km²

Life in Gladstone relies heavily on cars to get around, as few residents live within a short walk of basic services. This expansive area is home to 3,946 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, a population that is much larger than in most similar regions. It is a place where First Nations residents are noticeably younger than the state and national figures. While some have achieved higher school completion rates than usual, many face significant challenges with unemployment.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community here is among the youngest in the country, with a typical age of just 20. While typical household incomes are about the same as the national figure, the unemployment rate of 18.7% is well above the Queensland and Australian averages.

3,946 First Nations people

20 yrs Median age Here 20 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

38.8% Year 12 Here 38.8% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

18.7% Unemployment Here 18.7% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$546 Median income Here $546 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,448 Household income Here $1,448 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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Gladstone is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.3, which is well below the Queensland figure of 5.0. Access to essentials is limited, as only 37% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the state average of 60.6%.

3.3 Walk score

3.3 Types ≤15 min