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Wambo

5,672 km²

Cars are essential for daily life in Wambo, where a lack of nearby shops and services makes the area heavily dependent on vehicles. This vast region of the Western Downs is sparsely populated, with very few homes located within a short walk of schools or groceries. It is a rural landscape where the typical resident lives far from the conveniences found in larger Queensland towns. The area is defined by its openness and the significant distances between its few amenities.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community here is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of just 18. While only 1.4% speak a First Nations language, which is far below the Queensland average, 38.9% have completed Year 12 and the unemployment rate of 10.2% is lower than most similar areas.

442 First Nations people

18 yrs Median age Here 18 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

38.9% Year 12 Here 38.9% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

10.2% Unemployment Here 10.2% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

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

$1,424 Household income Here $1,424 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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Walking is uncommon in Wambo, with a walkability score of 0.9 and no homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Access to basics is very limited, as only 11.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, a figure far below the Queensland average of 60.6%.

0.9 Walk score

1.1 Types ≤15 min