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Tara

13,208 km²

Huge open spaces define the setting of Tara, a rural community in the Western Downs. This is a sparsely populated area where most residents rely on cars to get around. The town serves as a remote hub for the surrounding region, though it lacks the density and services found in larger centres. It is a place where a small population is spread across a vast landscape.

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First Nations

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There are 331 First Nations people in Tara, who are noticeably older than those in other similar areas. This group faces significant challenges, with a 23% unemployment rate and a Year 12 completion rate of 22.9%, both far below state and national figures.

331 First Nations people

31 yrs Median age Here 31 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

22.9% Year 12 Here 22.9% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

23.0% Unemployment Here 23.0% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$418 Median income Here $418 Qld $563 Aus $540

$964 Household income Here $964 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0, far below the Queensland average of 5.0. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools, groceries, or health services, and no homes have public transport within a 10-minute walk.

1.0 Walk score

1.2 Types ≤15 min