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Kaiwalagal - Inner Islands

331 km²

A strong connection to traditional culture marks Kaiwalagal - Inner Islands, where 68.5% of people speak a First Nations language. This community stands out for its high levels of education and employment among First Nations residents compared to other similar areas. While the islands are culturally rich, the landscape is mostly car-dependent with limited access to shops and health services. It is a distinct part of the Torres region with a population of 2,614 First Nations people.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here are far more likely to have finished Year 12 than the national average, with a completion rate of 56.7%. This helps explain why unemployment is well below the national figure at 6.9%, while typical personal incomes are a little above those in Queensland and Australia.

2,614 First Nations people

25 yrs Median age Here 25 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

56.7% Year 12 Here 56.7% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

6.9% Unemployment Here 6.9% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$650 Median income Here $650 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,685 Household income Here $1,685 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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Most homes are car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.4 that is well below the Queensland average. While 84.3% of homes are near a park, access to groceries and health services is far below state levels.

3.4 Walk score

4.0 Types ≤15 min