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Townsville - Surrounds

3,418 km²

Fewer than 2,000 people live across this vast 3,417 square kilometre area, making Townsville - Surrounds a sparsely populated region. It is a car-dependent landscape where homes are spread far apart from shops and services. While it lacks urban density, the area is notable for its First Nations population, who often earn more and are older than those in similar regions.

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First Nations

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The 1,330 First Nations residents here are far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 32. This group also sees better financial outcomes than most, with a lower unemployment rate of 9.6% and personal incomes well above the national figure, though Year 12 completion is far below the state average.

1,330 First Nations people

32 yrs Median age Here 32 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

21.6% Year 12 Here 21.6% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

9.6% Unemployment Here 9.6% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$695 Median income Here $695 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,847 Household income Here $1,847 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 1.3, which is far below the Queensland average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools, groceries, or health services, and only 1.7% of residents live within 10 minutes of public transport.

1.3 Walk score

1.4 Types ≤15 min