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Beaudesert - Boonah

4,252 km²

Steady growth over the last decade has shaped the rural landscape of Beaudesert - Boonah. This expansive area is a key part of the Scenic Rim, blending agricultural roots with a growing residential presence. It is a place where large-scale nature dominates the setting, making it feel distinct from the nearby urban centres of Queensland. The community is marked by a strong First Nations presence and a lifestyle that relies heavily on cars to get around.

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First Nations

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First Nations people make up a larger portion of this area than in 89% of similar places. This group is younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 22, and they have an unemployment rate of 10.0%, which is well below the Queensland figure.

1,574 First Nations people

22 yrs Median age Here 22 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

43.4% Year 12 Here 43.4% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

10.0% Unemployment Here 10.0% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$547 Median income Here $547 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,578 Household income Here $1,578 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. Only 5.8% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, and the terrain is steeper than the Queensland average.

1.9 Walk score

2.0 Types ≤15 min