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Thuringowa

242 km²

Higher personal incomes for First Nations people set Thuringowa apart as a distinct community within the Townsville region. It is a large area where many residents experience better-than-average educational and financial outcomes compared to similar regions. While some parts of the area are well connected to public transport, much of the community relies on cars to get around. This mix of strong social indicators and a car-dependent layout defines the character of the place.

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First Nations

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Thuringowa has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level, with a typical age of just 19. This group sees strong results in education and money, with a Year 12 completion rate of 49.0% and typical personal incomes that are a little above the national figure.

7,570 First Nations people

19 yrs Median age Here 19 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

49.0% Year 12 Here 49.0% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

13.7% Unemployment Here 13.7% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$625 Median income Here $625 Qld $563 Aus $540

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

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The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.6, well below the Queensland figure of 5.0. While 71.3% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, far fewer have easy access to groceries, health services, or schools.

3.6 Walk score

3.4 Types ≤15 min