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Rockhampton - Yeppoon

18,328 km²

Spanning over 18,000 square kilometres of varied landscape, Rockhampton - Yeppoon is a vast region of Central Queensland. It is a place where rural expanses meet coastal living, creating a community that relies heavily on cars to get around. The area is notable for having one of the largest First Nations populations for its type, with a young and increasingly educated Indigenous community. This mix of large-scale geography and diverse people gives the region its distinct character.

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First Nations

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The area has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level, with a typical age of 22, which is a little younger than the national figure. Education levels are strong, as Year 12 completion is 42.2%, which is well above the Australian average of 37.0%.

9,219 First Nations people

22 yrs Median age Here 22 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

42.2% Year 12 Here 42.2% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

13.6% Unemployment Here 13.6% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$566 Median income Here $566 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,514 Household income Here $1,514 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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This is a mostly car-dependent region with a walkability score of 3.2, well below the Queensland figure of 5.0. Access to essentials is limited, with 0.0% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and far fewer homes within walking distance of groceries compared to the state average.

3.2 Walk score

3.6 Types ≤15 min