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Moreton Bay Islands
188 km²
Daily life in Moreton Bay Islands is defined by a total reliance on vehicles for basic needs. This remote community across the bay has almost no walkable services, meaning residents cannot reach shops, schools, or doctors on foot. It is a sparsely populated area where the landscape dominates the lifestyle. Only a few people live here, creating a quiet, isolated setting far removed from the bustle of the mainland.
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There are 9 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here, who are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 38. While their household income is a little below the national figure, their typical personal income of $724 is well above the Australian average.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5 that is far below the Queensland figure of 5.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools, and only 6% are near a park.