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Lockhart River

4,201 km²

Deep in the remote landscapes of Queensland, Lockhart River is a small community with a powerful cultural identity. It is a place where traditional heritage is kept alive, with 80.1% of First Nations people speaking a First Nations language. While the community faces significant challenges with a 41.2% unemployment rate and very low incomes, it remains a distinct cultural hub. Life here is centered around a small cluster of services in a vast natural setting.

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First Nations people in this community are far more likely to speak a traditional language than people across Australia. However, they face steep hurdles, with Year 12 completion at 19.4% and personal incomes well below the national figure.

502 First Nations people

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

19.4% Year 12 Here 19.4% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

41.2% Unemployment Here 41.2% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$365 Median income Here $365 Qld $563 Aus $540

$933 Household income Here $933 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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The area is mostly car-dependent, with no homes within walking distance of public transport or health services. While most residents can walk to the school and groceries, the overall walkability score of 2.2 is far below the Queensland figure.

2.2 Walk score

2.5 Types ≤15 min