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Proserpine - Whitsunday

2,674 km²

Spanning over 2,600 square kilometres of the Whitsunday region, Proserpine - Whitsunday is a large, primarily car-dependent area. It is defined by its rugged terrain and a layout that makes walking to essential services difficult for most residents. While the landscape is expansive, the community is notable for having a First Nations population with significantly higher typical incomes and lower unemployment than most similar areas.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community here is younger than the national figure and far more prosperous than most similar areas, with a typical personal income of $730. This is reflected in a very low unemployment rate of 7.0%, which is well below the national figure of 12.3%.

784 First Nations people

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

44.9% Year 12 Here 44.9% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

7.0% Unemployment Here 7.0% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$730 Median income Here $730 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,714 Household income Here $1,714 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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Getting around without a car is difficult here, as the walkability score is far below the state average and the terrain is much steeper. No homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, and only 38.7% of dwellings have easy access to a variety of local amenities.

2.8 Walk score

3.0 Types ≤15 min