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Southern Downs

4,478 km²

A young First Nations population helps define the character of Southern Downs. There are 1,611 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here, which is more than in about 65% of similar areas. This community is largely rural and car-dependent, with very few homes located within walking distance of shops or transport. It is a sprawling landscape where most residents rely on vehicles to access basic services.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community here is noticeably young, with a typical age of just 21. While household incomes are a little below the Queensland figure of $1,517, Year 12 completion at 33.7% is well below the state average.

1,611 First Nations people

21 yrs Median age Here 21 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

33.7% Year 12 Here 33.7% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

12.8% Unemployment Here 12.8% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$523 Median income Here $523 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,251 Household income Here $1,251 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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Most residents are dependent on cars, as the walkability score of 2.2 is far below the Queensland figure of 5.0. Access is limited, with no homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and only 31.8% within 15 minutes of groceries.

2.2 Walk score

2.5 Types ≤15 min