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Mossman - Surrounds

616 km²

Spanning over 600 square kilometres of the Douglas region, Mossman - Surrounds is a large, rural landscape in Far North Queensland. The area is mostly car-dependent, with few homes within easy walking distance of shops or schools. However, it is a place where First Nations culture remains prominent, with a significant population and a strong connection to traditional languages. This blend of vast natural space and a visible Indigenous presence defines the character of the district.

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First Nations people make up a significant part of the community here, and 18.4% speak a traditional language, which is well above the national figure. This group has an unemployment rate of 7.5%, which is well below both the Queensland and Australian averages, and Year 12 completion is well above the national rate at 43.1%.

526 First Nations people

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

43.1% Year 12 Here 43.1% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

7.5% Unemployment Here 7.5% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$597 Median income Here $597 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,302 Household income Here $1,302 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the Queensland average. While 83.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, very few people can walk to a school, health service, or grocery store, and no homes are within 10 minutes of public transport.

2.9 Walk score

2.8 Types ≤15 min