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Kulkalgal - Central Islands

33 km²

A strong connection to traditional culture defines Kulkalgal - Central Islands, where nearly all First Nations residents speak a First Nations language. The community is notably older than the national average for Indigenous people, with a typical age of 27. While education levels are high, household incomes remain well below the figures for Queensland and Australia. This is a remote, car-dependent area where daily needs are not within walking distance.

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Educational achievement is high, with Year 12 completion at 55.8%, far above the national figure. However, personal incomes are much lower than most areas, while the unemployment rate of 11.1% is a little below the national average.

922 First Nations people

27 yrs Median age Here 27 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

55.8% Year 12 Here 55.8% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

11.1% Unemployment Here 11.1% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

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

$1,017 Household income Here $1,017 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.7, far below the Queensland average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.

0.7 Walk score

0.9 Types ≤15 min