# Gordonvale

Indigenous Location · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Rest of Qld › Cairns › 4865, QLD

Area: 14 km²

More than 70% of similar areas have fewer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents than Gordonvale. This community stands out for its First Nations population, which is generally younger and more likely to finish Year 12 than those in the rest of the country. While many homes are close to public transport, the town is only somewhat walkable overall. It is a regional hub where local access to parks is common, though daily trips to the shops are less convenient for many.

## First Nations

First Nations people here are younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 22. While 16.2% are unemployed—which is well above the Australian figure—they are more likely to have finished Year 12 and earn a typical personal income that is higher than in most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 755 | — |
| First Nations median age | 22 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 45.4% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 16.2% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $591 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,754 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 11.1% | — |

## Walkability

Public transport is very accessible, with 79.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk, far above the Queensland figure. However, the area is less walkable for daily needs, as only 50.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 4.6 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 4.5 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 45.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 50.4% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 79.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 57.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 86.6% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 49.7% | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 34 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 5.3% | — |

## Nearby areas

[Trinity](https://censusatlas.au/region/iloc/ILOC30900210/trinity) · [Edmonton](https://censusatlas.au/region/iloc/ILOC30900206/edmonton) · [Cairns - White Rock - Mt Sheridan](https://censusatlas.au/region/iloc/ILOC30900205/cairns-white-rock-mt-sheridan) · [Cairns - West](https://censusatlas.au/region/iloc/ILOC30900204/cairns-west) · [Manunda - Portsmith](https://censusatlas.au/region/iloc/ILOC30900208/manunda-portsmith) · [Cairns - City](https://censusatlas.au/region/iloc/ILOC30900202/cairns-city) · [Yarrabah](https://censusatlas.au/region/iloc/ILOC30901201/yarrabah) · [Mount Whitfield](https://censusatlas.au/region/iloc/ILOC30900209/mount-whitfield)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/iloc/ILOC30900207/gordonvale