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Cooloola - Gympie

3,714 km²

A larger First Nations population than about 75% of similar areas marks the identity of Cooloola - Gympie. This expansive region is largely rural and car-dependent, with most residents relying on vehicles for daily needs. It is a community where the typical First Nations resident is quite young, and a decent number of First Nations youth are completing Year 12 compared to other similar areas. The landscape is characterized by its size and a lack of walkable services.

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First Nations

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There are 2,121 First Nations people here, and the typical person is just 23. While 36.9% finish Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas, typical personal income is $471, a little below the national figure of $540.

2,121 First Nations people

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

36.9% Year 12 Here 36.9% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

12.4% Unemployment Here 12.4% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$471 Median income Here $471 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,279 Household income Here $1,279 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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Life here is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.6, far below the Queensland figure of 5.0. Only 28% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 17.2% are near health services, both far below state averages.

2.6 Walk score

2.6 Types ≤15 min