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Eacham

868 km²

Hilly terrain and a sprawling landscape define Eacham, a rural area in the Tablelands region of Queensland. It is a sparsely populated place where most residents rely on cars to get around due to a lack of local services. The community is small, though it is home to a First Nations population that is notably better educated and more employed than those in many similar areas.

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First Nations

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There are 363 First Nations people here, and 12.9% speak a traditional language, which is a little above the Queensland figure. This group is a little older than the national typical age of 24, and with 42.2% finishing Year 12, they are much more likely to complete school than those in most similar areas. This helps explain why the unemployment rate of 8.6% is well below the national figure of 12.3%.

363 First Nations people

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

42.2% Year 12 Here 42.2% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

8.6% Unemployment Here 8.6% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$518 Median income Here $518 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,286 Household income Here $1,286 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.7, far below the Queensland average of 5.0. Due to the steep terrain and a lack of public transport, very few homes are within walking distance of schools, shops, or health services. Only 28.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the state figure of 60.6%.

1.7 Walk score

1.9 Types ≤15 min