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Yarrabah

159 km²

A larger population of First Nations people than 79% of similar areas makes Yarrabah a distinct community in Queensland. It is a place where culture and language remain strong, with nearly 80% of First Nations residents speaking a traditional language. However, the community faces significant challenges, including a high unemployment rate and lower typical incomes compared to the rest of the country. The area is largely car-dependent, with very few homes within walking distance of essential services.

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First Nations residents in Yarrabah often earn much lower incomes and face an unemployment rate of 38.4%, which is far above the national figure. While only 27.7% have finished Year 12, the community maintains a powerful cultural connection, with 79.7% speaking a First Nations language.

2,402 First Nations people

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

27.7% Year 12 Here 27.7% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

38.4% Unemployment Here 38.4% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$331 Median income Here $331 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,246 Household income Here $1,246 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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Yarrabah is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.7, far below the Queensland average of 5.0. Most residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or public transport within 15 minutes, and no homes have a full 15-minute-city walkshed.

0.7 Walk score

1.1 Types ≤15 min