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Mareeba

21 km²

More people live in Mareeba than in about 59% of similar areas. It is a regional hub in Queensland where most residents rely on cars to get around. The community has a notable First Nations population, though many face significant hurdles with employment and income. Overall, it is a place where the landscape is relatively flat, but daily services are spread far apart.

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First Nations

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There are 1,298 First Nations people here, and they are a little older than the national typical age of 24. This group faces tough economic conditions, with an unemployment rate of 25.7%, which is far above the national figure of 12.3%.

1,298 First Nations people

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

32.3% Year 12 Here 32.3% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

25.7% Unemployment Here 25.7% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$462 Median income Here $462 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,172 Household income Here $1,172 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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Most of the town is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.1, well below the Queensland average of 5.0. No homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, and fewer than half of residents can walk to schools or groceries in 15 minutes.

3.1 Walk score

3.6 Types ≤15 min