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Townsville

166 km²

A large First Nations population helps define the social makeup of Townsville. This regional hub is a place where many people live in highly accessible neighbourhoods. Most residents have easy access to daily needs, with a high number of homes located within a short walk of parks and transport. It is a community where educational attainment for First Nations people is notably high compared to the rest of the country.

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First Nations

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Townsville has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level. While unemployment is well above the national figure at 15.9%, Year 12 completion is far above the Australian average at 47.5%, and 13.5% of people speak a First Nations language.

7,375 First Nations people

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

47.5% Year 12 Here 47.5% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

15.9% Unemployment Here 15.9% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$564 Median income Here $564 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,395 Household income Here $1,395 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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The area is very walkable, with 90.0% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. This accessibility is far above the Queensland average, and most residents live within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and health services.

6.0 Walk score

5.9 Types ≤15 min