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Mabuiag Island

6 km²

A young First Nations population defines Mabuiag Island, where the typical person is just 21 years old. This community is deeply connected to its culture, with nearly 90% of residents speaking a First Nations language. While education levels are high, incomes remain much lower than the national figures. The island is a remote setting where daily life is very different from the mainland.

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The community is remarkably young and culturally strong, with a Year 12 completion rate of 49.7% that is far above the national figure. However, typical personal incomes of $346 are far below those in Queensland and across Australia.

238 First Nations people

21 yrs Median age Here 21 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

49.7% Year 12 Here 49.7% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

12.1% Unemployment Here 12.1% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$346 Median income Here $346 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,166 Household income Here $1,166 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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Daily life is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.8 that is far below the Queensland average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools, health services, or groceries, though over half of residents live near a park.

0.8 Walk score

1.4 Types ≤15 min