# Paroo

Indigenous Area · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Rest of Qld › Paroo › 4490, QLD

Area: 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.

## First Nations

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 603 | — |
| First Nations median age | 27 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 30.5% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 16.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $446 | — |
| First Nations household income | $790 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 3.5% | — |

## Walkability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 3.7 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 4.3 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 67.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 53.1% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 42.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 68.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 64.3% | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 0 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 2.4% | — |

## Nearby areas

[Bourke](https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE103001/bourke) · [Murweh](https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE306010/murweh) · [Brewarrina](https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE103002/brewarrina) · [Balonne](https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE306001/balonne) · [Maranoa - Roma - Mitchell](https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE306008/maranoa-roma-mitchell) · [Walgett](https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE103006/walgett) · [Bulloo - Quilpie - Barcoo](https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE306002/bulloo-quilpie-barcoo) · [Bogan](https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE101001/bogan)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE306012/paroo