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Aurukun

7,424 km²

Daily life in Aurukun is centred around a small hub where almost every home is within a short walk of the school, health services, and shops. It is a remote community with a very strong cultural identity, where 92.3% of the population speaks a First Nations language. While the area is highly walkable for basic needs, it faces significant challenges with high unemployment and low typical incomes compared to the rest of the country.

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First Nations

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The community has a strong First Nations presence, though typical personal incomes of $310 are far below the national figure of $540. This financial gap is mirrored by a Year 12 completion rate of 10.2%, which is among the lowest in the country.

977 First Nations people

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

10.2% Year 12 Here 10.2% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

20.6% Unemployment Here 20.6% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$310 Median income Here $310 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,005 Household income Here $1,005 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and health services, far exceeding Queensland averages. However, the area is mostly car-dependent overall because there is no public transport available.

3.8 Walk score

4.9 Types ≤15 min