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Kingaroy
2,441 km²
Kingaroy has seen steady growth and change since 2011, evolving into a regional hub for the South Burnett. It is a sprawling community where most people rely on cars to get around. The area is notable for its young First Nations population and a relatively high rate of school completion among Indigenous residents. Overall, it blends a rural character with the essential services of a larger town center.
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Aborigant and Torres Strait Islander people make up a larger group here than in 74% of similar areas. This community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of just 19, and a higher-than-usual rate of Year 12 completion at 40.1%.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.3, which is far below the Queensland figure of 5.0. This is reflected in the fact that no homes are within a 10 minute walk of public transport, and only 31.8% of homes are within 15 minutes of groceries.