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Maranoa - Roma - Mitchell
58,704 km²
Spanning over 58,000 square kilometres of the Queensland interior, Maranoa - Roma - Mitchell is a vast rural landscape. The region is defined by its scale and a strong reliance on vehicles for daily life. It serves as a significant hub for the state's agricultural and resource sectors, balancing wide-open spaces with concentrated townships. This expansive setting creates a community where services are clustered, leaving much of the region sparsely populated.
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There are 1,249 First Nations people in the area. This community has an unemployment rate of 8.7%, which is well below both the Queensland figure of 13.3% and the national rate of 12.3%. Typical personal incomes for First Nations residents are also a little above the state and national figures.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.3, far below the Queensland average of 5.0. Access to essentials is limited, as 0% of homes are within a 10 minute walk of public transport and only 34.3% are within a 15 minute walk of groceries.