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Paroo

47,615 km²

A vast regional landscape defines Paroo, where many daily needs are met far more locally than in the typical Queensland town. While the area is largely car-dependent, a surprising 67% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, allowing many residents to reach health services on foot. This creates a unique contrast between its sprawling size and a small, concentrated hub of activity. The community is marked by a notable First Nations population facing significant economic challenges.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here are noticeably older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 27. They face tough economic conditions, with household incomes far below the national figure and an unemployment rate of 16.0%, which is well above the Australian average.

603 First Nations people

27 yrs Median age Here 27 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

30.5% Year 12 Here 30.5% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

16.0% Unemployment Here 16.0% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$446 Median income Here $446 Qld $563 Aus $540

$790 Household income Here $790 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.7, and no homes are within 10 minutes of public transport. However, 64.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, which is far above the Queensland average.

3.7 Walk score

4.3 Types ≤15 min