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Cairns

328 km²

Daily life in Cairns is shaped by an urban layout where most residents can easily walk to parks, transport and shops. It is a diverse regional hub with a significant First Nations population and a high level of linguistic diversity. The community is active and accessible, with many homes situated within a short stroll of essential amenities. This makes the city feel connected and convenient for those living within the urban core.

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First Nations

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Cairns has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level, with 21.5% speaking a First Nations language, which is well above the national figure. While the unemployment rate of 16.4% is well above the state and national averages, Year 12 completion is far above the Australian average at 49.3%.

15,728 First Nations people

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

49.3% Year 12 Here 49.3% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

16.4% Unemployment Here 16.4% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$579 Median income Here $579 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,434 Household income Here $1,434 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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Walking is easy here, with a walkability score a little above the Queensland average. Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park (95.2%) and public transport (84.3%), although access to health services is well below the state average at 43.8%.

5.6 Walk score

5.3 Types ≤15 min