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Maroochy

1,177 km²

A large First Nations population makes Maroochy a standout community on the Sunshine Coast. It is a place where Indigenous residents see strong outcomes in education and employment compared to other similar areas. The region blends vast natural spaces with residential pockets, though its sprawling nature means many homes are far from daily essentials. This creates a unique mix of high social achievement and a reliance on cars for basic needs.

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First Nations residents here have an unemployment rate of 8.2%, which is well below the national figure of 12.3%. This success is mirrored in education, with 50.6% finishing Year 12—far above the Australian average. Typical personal incomes for this group are also a little above those in Queensland and Australia.

4,834 First Nations people

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

50.6% Year 12 Here 50.6% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

8.2% Unemployment Here 8.2% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$642 Median income Here $642 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,750 Household income Here $1,750 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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While 71.9% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, only 50.2% are near a school, which is far below the state average. Many residents lack easy access to groceries and shops, and the walkability score of 4.9 is about the same as the Queensland figure.

4.9 Walk score

4.6 Types ≤15 min