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Coolangatta

35 km²

Far more homes here are within a short walk of shops and transport than in other Queensland areas, making Coolangatta a highly accessible community. It is a very walkable coastal hub where the vast majority of residents can reach a park or public transport in under 15 minutes. The area is also notable for its First Nations population, which is larger than in about 88% of similar places. This creates a distinct mix of a convenient, urban layout and a significant indigenous presence.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here are noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 27. They also fare better than most, with a 7.1% unemployment rate that is well below the national 12.3%, and higher typical incomes than in other areas.

1,429 First Nations people

27 yrs Median age Here 27 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

50.0% Year 12 Here 50.0% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

7.1% Unemployment Here 7.1% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$689 Median income Here $689 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,799 Household income Here $1,799 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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This is a very walkable area with a score of 6.9, well above the Queensland figure of 5.0. Most homes are exceptionally well placed, with 94.1% within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 84.5% near groceries, far exceeding state averages.

6.9 Walk score

6.4 Types ≤15 min