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Laidley

695 km²

Far fewer people have easy walking access to shops and services in Laidley compared to the Queensland average. This rural area is primarily car-dependent, with most homes located far from parks, schools, and health services. It is home to 1,152 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, a larger number than in about 83% of similar areas. This First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of just 21 years.

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The First Nations community here is much younger than most similar areas, and 39.7% finished Year 12, which is a little above the national figure. While household incomes are about the same as the state and national averages, the unemployment rate of 17.5% is well above both.

1,152 First Nations people

21 yrs Median age Here 21 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

39.7% Year 12 Here 39.7% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

17.5% Unemployment Here 17.5% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$497 Median income Here $497 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,560 Household income Here $1,560 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 1.5, far below the Queensland average of 5.0. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of essential services, such as groceries (18.1%) or health services (17.6%).

1.5 Walk score

1.6 Types ≤15 min