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Hervey Bay

58 km²

Typical household incomes for First Nations residents are well below the state and national figures in Hervey Bay. This coastal community is mostly car-dependent and lacks easy access to public transport. It is a place where a large number of First Nations people live, many of whom are quite young. While most homes are within a short walk of a park, other essential services are harder to reach on foot.

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Hervey Bay has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level, with a typical age of 21, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. However, unemployment is well above the national rate at 17.7%, and household incomes are well below those in Queensland and Australia.

2,535 First Nations people

21 yrs Median age Here 21 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

37.9% Year 12 Here 37.9% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

17.7% Unemployment Here 17.7% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$489 Median income Here $489 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,202 Household income Here $1,202 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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Most of the area is car-dependent, with no homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a walkability score well below the state average. While 91.8% of homes are near a park, access to health services is far below the Queensland figure.

3.2 Walk score

3.5 Types ≤15 min