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Kalalagal - Western Islands

296 km²

A larger-than-average First Nations population defines Kalalagal - Western Islands, where cultural identity remains very strong. Most of the community speaks a First Nations language, and school completion rates are far above the national figure. While typical incomes for First Nations residents are much lower than in most other areas, the unemployment rate is notably lower than the state and national figures. This is a remote island setting where daily life is car-dependent and far from urban services.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here are noticeably older and more likely to finish Year 12 than those in the rest of Australia. While typical personal and household incomes are far below the national figures, the unemployment rate is a little below the Australian average at 10.1%.

1,232 First Nations people

26 yrs Median age Here 26 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

47.5% Year 12 Here 47.5% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

10.1% Unemployment Here 10.1% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$415 Median income Here $415 Qld $563 Aus $540

$918 Household income Here $918 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.4, which is far below the Queensland figure. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or public transport, and only 37.8% of residents can walk to groceries.

1.4 Walk score

1.6 Types ≤15 min