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Mackay - Surrounds

2,611 km²

Spanning over 2,600 square kilometres of rural landscape, Mackay - Surrounds is a vast, car-dependent region orbiting the city centre. It is a sparsely populated area where most residents live far from shops, schools, and public transport. The community is defined by its openness and a reliance on vehicles for almost every daily need. This rural setting creates a stark contrast to the urban hubs of Queensland.

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First Nations

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There are 482 First Nations people here, who tend to be noticeably older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 28. This group has a very strong employment record, with an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is well below the national figure of 12.3%.

482 First Nations people

28 yrs Median age Here 28 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

37.3% Year 12 Here 37.3% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

5.7% Unemployment Here 5.7% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$613 Median income Here $613 Qld $563 Aus $540

$2,130 Household income Here $2,130 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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Living here requires a car, as the walkability score of 0.5 is far below the Queensland average. Only 5.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and no homes are within a short walk of health services.

0.5 Walk score

0.6 Types ≤15 min