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Kubin (Moa Island)

170 km²

Low typical incomes mark the community of Kubin (Moa Island), where First Nations residents earn far less than the national figure. This small settlement is defined by a powerful connection to culture and language, with the vast majority of people speaking a First Nations tongue. Life here is shaped by a strong educational drive, as school completion rates are far above those seen in the rest of the state. It is a remote residential area where daily life is largely car-dependent.

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First Nations residents in Kubin are far more likely to speak a traditional language than those in the rest of Australia, and 54.9% have finished Year 12, which is far above the national figure. However, typical personal incomes of $385 are well below the Queensland average. This stands alongside a typical household income of $725, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

151 First Nations people

25 yrs Median age Here 25 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

54.9% Year 12 Here 54.9% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

11.9% Unemployment Here 11.9% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$385 Median income Here $385 Qld $563 Aus $540

$725 Household income Here $725 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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Kubin is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 1.5, far below the Queensland figure of 5.0. While 88.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, no homes are within walking distance of groceries, health services, schools, or public transport.

1.5 Walk score

1.8 Types ≤15 min