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Murgon

580 km²

More First Nations people live in Murgon than in about half of similar areas. This rural community in the South Burnett region has a young indigenous population, with a typical age of just 23. While many residents are active in the workforce, those from First Nations backgrounds often face significant financial hurdles, with household incomes falling well below the national and state figures. The area's layout means most people rely on cars to get around.

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The typical First Nations resident is 23 years old, though their household income is well below the national figure. Year 12 completion is at 34.5%, which is a little below the Australian average, and only 5.5% speak a First Nations language.

398 First Nations people

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

34.5% Year 12 Here 34.5% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

12.4% Unemployment Here 12.4% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$541 Median income Here $541 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,187 Household income Here $1,187 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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Murgon is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the Queensland average. No homes are within a 10 minute walk of public transport, and only 41.9% of residents can walk to groceries within 15 minutes.

2.7 Walk score

3.2 Types ≤15 min