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Innisfail - Johnstone

1,496 km²

Higher unemployment rates among First Nations people mark the social landscape of Innisfail - Johnstone. This large rural area is mostly car-dependent, with very few residents able to reach essential services on foot. While the community faces some economic challenges, it is home to a significant First Nations population that is larger than most similar areas. The region blends these social complexities with a sprawling geography that makes a car a necessity for daily life.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here are more likely to have finished Year 12 than those in most similar areas, though the unemployment rate of 18.9% is well above the national figure. Typical household incomes for this group are a little below the Queensland and Australian averages.

2,355 First Nations people

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

40.8% Year 12 Here 40.8% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

18.9% Unemployment Here 18.9% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$504 Median income Here $504 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,257 Household income Here $1,257 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, and no homes are within 10 minutes of public transport.

2.0 Walk score

2.3 Types ≤15 min