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Cairns - City

6 km²

Cairns - City has grown into a highly accessible urban hub. It is a compact area where almost every home is within a short walk of essential services, parks, and public transport. The community is marked by a strong First Nations presence, with many residents speaking a traditional language. This blend of high urban walkability and cultural depth makes the city centre a distinctive heart for the region.

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First Nations

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The area has a large First Nations population, where 33.3% speak a traditional language—far above the national figure. While Year 12 completion is well above the Australian average, unemployment is much higher than in most areas, and typical household incomes are well below the state and national figures.

942 First Nations people

28 yrs Median age Here 28 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

45.1% Year 12 Here 45.1% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

20.6% Unemployment Here 20.6% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$559 Median income Here $559 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,142 Household income Here $1,142 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.7, far above the Queensland average. Nearly every home sits within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and schools, with 99.8% of dwellings close to public transport.

8.7 Walk score

7.9 Types ≤15 min