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Kowanyama

2,555 km²

Strong First Nations roots define Kowanyama, where 937 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live. This remote community is marked by significant economic challenges, with typical incomes and school completion rates far below the national figures. While the population is younger than the general public, it faces a very high unemployment rate. It is a sparsely settled area where most residents rely on cars to get around.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here are noticeably older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 26. However, they face severe financial hardship, with personal incomes and household earnings far below the national figures, alongside an unemployment rate of 48.8% which is among the highest in the country.

937 First Nations people

26 yrs Median age Here 26 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

15.3% Year 12 Here 15.3% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

48.8% Unemployment Here 48.8% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$324 Median income Here $324 Qld $563 Aus $540

$972 Household income Here $972 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the Queensland average. While 96.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, no homes have easy walking access to groceries, health services, or parks.

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1.0 Types ≤15 min