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Esk - Kilcoy

5,371 km²

Far lower walkability scores than the state average define Esk - Kilcoy, a sprawling area of over 5,300 square kilometres. It is a vast rural region where most residents rely on cars to get around. The community has a notable First Nations presence, with a population of 1,171 people that is larger than about 84% of similar areas. This makes it a distinct part of the Somerset region where rural living and Indigenous heritage are key features.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community here is younger than most areas, with a typical age of 23. While Year 12 completion is higher than in most similar areas, it remains well below the Queensland figure of 43.6%.

1,171 First Nations people

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

35.7% Year 12 Here 35.7% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

13.6% Unemployment Here 13.6% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$508 Median income Here $508 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,421 Household income Here $1,421 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 1.8, which is far below the Queensland average of 5.0. Only 22.4% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, and just 11.1% are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

1.8 Walk score

1.9 Types ≤15 min