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Cherbourg

32 km²

A young First Nations population defines the character of Cherbourg. The community is marked by a typical First Nations age of just 23 years, which is lower than most similar areas. While the town is very accessible for basic services, it faces significant economic challenges. These include much lower income levels and higher unemployment compared to the rest of Queensland and Australia.

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The typical First Nations resident is 23, but many face hardship with an unemployment rate of 20.6%, well above the national 12.3%. Income is also much lower than usual, with personal income at $374 and household income far below the Queensland figure of $1,517. Year 12 completion is 24.6%, far below the national rate of 37.0%.

1,151 First Nations people

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

24.6% Year 12 Here 24.6% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

20.6% Unemployment Here 20.6% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$374 Median income Here $374 Qld $563 Aus $540

$793 Household income Here $793 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, schools, and parks, but no homes are within that distance of groceries or public transport. This helps explain the low walkability score of 3.5, which means the area is mostly car-dependent.

3.5 Walk score

4.6 Types ≤15 min