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Palm Island

72 km²

Nearly 44% of people speak a First Nations language, making Palm Island a remarkably culturally distinct community. This island settlement in Queensland is home to 1,918 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The population is generally younger than the national average, though it faces significant economic challenges and low school completion rates. It is a remote area where daily life is heavily dependent on cars due to a lack of nearby shops and transport.

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First Nations residents here are a little older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 25. While 44.4% speak a First Nations language, typical personal incomes are $365, which is well below the national figure of $540.

1,918 First Nations people

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

25.9% Year 12 Here 25.9% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

12.0% Unemployment Here 12.0% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$365 Median income Here $365 Qld $563 Aus $540

$950 Household income Here $950 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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The area is car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the Queensland average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or public transport, and only 7% are near a park.

0.9 Walk score

1.5 Types ≤15 min