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New Mapoon

99 km²

Fewer than half of similar areas have a larger First Nations population than New Mapoon. This remote Queensland community is defined by a strong cultural identity, with a very high proportion of people speaking a First Nations language. While educational achievement is high, the area faces significant economic challenges, including unemployment and incomes that are far below the national figure. It is a car-dependent settlement where most homes are near parks but lack basic services within walking distance.

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First Nations residents here are much more likely to speak a traditional language and have higher Year 12 completion rates than most similar areas. However, the community faces hardship, with a 26.1% unemployment rate and typical personal incomes of $392, which is well below the national figure.

363 First Nations people

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

50.9% Year 12 Here 50.9% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

26.1% Unemployment Here 26.1% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$392 Median income Here $392 Qld $563 Aus $540

$885 Household income Here $885 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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The area is heavily car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. While 95.8% of homes are near a park, the overall walkability score is far below the Queensland average.

1.3 Walk score

1.9 Types ≤15 min