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North Burnett

19,670 km²

Steady population trends mark the rural character of North Burnett. This vast region is defined by its reliance on cars and a sprawling landscape. It is a place where most residents live far from shops and services. The community is primarily non-residential in many parts, though it maintains a distinct identity across its nearly 20,000 square kilometres.

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First Nations

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First Nations people in North Burnett are typically older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 26. However, they face significant economic hurdles, as typical household incomes are well below the national figure, and the unemployment rate of 14.6% is a little above the Australian average.

708 First Nations people

26 yrs Median age Here 26 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

33.0% Year 12 Here 33.0% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

14.6% Unemployment Here 14.6% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$449 Median income Here $449 Qld $563 Aus $540

$946 Household income Here $946 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.9 that is far below the Queensland average. Most homes are far from basic needs; for example, only 25.6% of residents can walk to groceries within 15 minutes, and no homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

1.9 Walk score

2.2 Types ≤15 min