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Cooloola

3,658 km²

A steady population trend defines Cooloola, a vast rural region of Queensland where life remains deeply tied to the land. The area is largely car-dependent and sparsely developed, reflecting its huge 3,657.5 square kilometre size. It is a place where a significant First Nations community lives, with 1,050 people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This combination of wide-open spaces and a strong Indigenous presence gives the region its distinct rural character.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community here is larger than in about 81% of similar areas, with a typical age of 27 that is noticeably older than the national figure. While unemployment is about the same as the Australian average, Year 12 completion is well below the national rate at 33.5%.

1,050 First Nations people

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

33.5% Year 12 Here 33.5% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

12.2% Unemployment Here 12.2% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$467 Median income Here $467 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,343 Household income Here $1,343 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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Most homes are far from essential services, with only 21.2% of residents within a 15-minute walk of groceries. This car-dependent area has a walkability score of 1.6, which is far below the Queensland average of 5.0.

1.6 Walk score

1.6 Types ≤15 min