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Toowoomba - Central

142 km²

A higher share of First Nations residents earn more than the national figure in Toowoomba - Central. This area is a regional hub where most people live within a short walk of the things they need. It is a well-connected community where nearly all homes are close to a park and many are near schools and public transport. This makes the area much more walkable than the typical Queensland suburb.

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There are 5,714 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here, including a young population with a typical age of 21. While 44.4% finished Year 12—which is well above the national figure—unemployment is 13.9%, a little above the Australian rate.

5,714 First Nations people

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

44.4% Year 12 Here 44.4% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

13.9% Unemployment Here 13.9% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$583 Median income Here $583 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,415 Household income Here $1,415 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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This is a very accessible area, with 79.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can reach parks, schools, and groceries within 15 minutes, making the walkability score of 5.9 a little above the Queensland average.

5.9 Walk score

5.7 Types ≤15 min