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Iama (Yam) Island

2 km²

Nearly every resident speaks a First Nations language in Iama (Yam) Island, a small community in the Torres Strait. This area is marked by high educational achievement and very low unemployment among its First Nations people. While incomes are far below the national figure, the community maintains a strong cultural connection and a high rate of school completion. It is a remote, residential setting where most daily needs are met outside the immediate walking area.

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First Nations residents here are noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 27. They achieve high school completion rates far above the national average, and the unemployment rate of 4.1% is among the lowest for similar areas.

240 First Nations people

27 yrs Median age Here 27 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

60.7% Year 12 Here 60.7% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

4.1% Unemployment Here 4.1% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

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

$900 Household income Here $900 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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The area is car-dependent with a walkability score far below the Queensland average. While every home is within 15 minutes of a park, no homes are within a short walk of schools, health services, or groceries.

1.3 Walk score

1.9 Types ≤15 min