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Ipswich

975 km²

Young people make up a significant part of the population in Ipswich. This community stands out for having one of the largest First Nations populations at its level. While many residents enjoy a good range of local parks, others live in areas where daily errands require a car. It is a sprawling region that balances its growing residential footprint with an increasingly educated workforce.

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The First Nations community here is notably young, with a typical age of 21, which is much lower than most similar areas. While unemployment is a little above the national figure at 14.4%, Year 12 completion is well above the Australian average at 43.9%.

7,758 First Nations people

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

43.9% Year 12 Here 43.9% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

14.4% Unemployment Here 14.4% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$577 Median income Here $577 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,466 Household income Here $1,466 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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Walking access is a little below the Queensland average, and many homes are far below the state figure for proximity to health services. Only 52% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, which is well below the state average of 60.6%.

4.5 Walk score

4.4 Types ≤15 min