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Hammond Island

16 km²

A young First Nations population defines Hammond Island, where the typical Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resident is just 23 years old. This remote community is marked by a strong connection to culture, with nearly 95% of First Nations people speaking a traditional language. While educational achievement is high, the area faces significant economic challenges with very low typical incomes. It is a small, isolated settlement where the terrain is steep and daily life is far removed from urban services.

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First Nations residents are far more likely to finish Year 12 than the national figure, with 64.9% completing school. However, income is far below the Queensland and national figures, with typical household incomes sitting at $933.

253 First Nations people

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

64.9% Year 12 Here 64.9% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

13.0% Unemployment Here 13.0% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$465 Median income Here $465 Qld $563 Aus $540

$933 Household income Here $933 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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The island is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.4, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools, health services, or groceries, and the terrain is much steeper than the Queensland average.

0.4 Walk score

0.7 Types ≤15 min