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Ingham - Hinchinbrook

2,807 km²

Low household incomes mark the community of Ingham - Hinchinbrook, where many residents struggle financially. This sprawling area in Queensland is mostly car-dependent and lacks the easy access to shops and services found in urban centres. The region is defined by a distinct divide in living standards, particularly for its First Nations population. It remains a largely rural landscape where distance separates people from essential amenities.

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First Nations

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First Nations people in Ingham - Hinchinbrook face significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 17.6% which is well above the national figure. Typical household incomes for this group are $961, well below the Queensland average of $1,517.

756 First Nations people

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

31.8% Year 12 Here 31.8% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

17.6% Unemployment Here 17.6% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$466 Median income Here $466 Qld $563 Aus $540

$961 Household income Here $961 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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Most of the area is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.1, far below the state average of 5.0. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, and no homes have public transport within a 10-minute walk.

2.1 Walk score

2.4 Types ≤15 min