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Kalakawal - Top Western Islands

208 km²

A profound gap exists between the living standards in Kalakawal - Top Western Islands and the rest of the country. This remote community is defined by a strong cultural identity, where the vast majority of people speak a First Nations language. While residents show a high level of schooling, they face significant economic hardship and high unemployment. It is a sparsely populated area with very limited access to basic services and infrastructure.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here are much younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 22. This group has a high Year 12 completion rate of 50.1%, though they face a tough job market with an unemployment rate of 24.7%, which is far above the national figure.

597 First Nations people

22 yrs Median age Here 22 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

50.1% Year 12 Here 50.1% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

24.7% Unemployment Here 24.7% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$430 Median income Here $430 Qld $563 Aus $540

$923 Household income Here $923 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.1, far below the Queensland average. There are no homes within a short walk of a school, grocery store, or public transport, and only 39.9% of homes are near health services.

1.1 Walk score

1.4 Types ≤15 min