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Wacol - Doolandella - Forest Lake

34 km²

Far more homes are within a short walk of transport and schools here than in the rest of Queensland. Wacol - Doolandella - Forest Lake is a well-connected community where nearly 90% of residents can walk to public transport in ten minutes. It is a diverse area with a significant First Nations population and an infrastructure that makes daily errands easier for many residents. The suburb combines high accessibility to parks and education with a stable residential feel.

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First Nations

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This area has a larger First Nations population than about 90% of similar places, with a typical age of 29 which is noticeably older than the national figure. While Year 12 completion is far below the national average, unemployment is a little below the Australian rate at 10.2%.

1,584 First Nations people

29 yrs Median age Here 29 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

25.8% Year 12 Here 25.8% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

10.2% Unemployment Here 10.2% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$559 Median income Here $559 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,709 Household income Here $1,709 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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The area is somewhat walkable, with a score a little above the state average. Access is far above the national figure for parks, schools and public transport, although access to health services is well below the Queensland average.

5.5 Walk score

5.3 Types ≤15 min