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Jumbun

9 km²

Set in a rural part of the Cassowary Coast, Jumbun is a sparsely populated area where life is heavily dependent on cars. The community has a small but distinct First Nations population that stands out for its strong connection to traditional languages. While the area is quiet and residential, it faces significant economic challenges and lacks the basic services and infrastructure found in more urban Queensland settings.

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First Nations

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There are 93 First Nations people here, and 41.9% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national figure. This group is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 28, but they face hardship with an unemployment rate of 24.2% and typical personal incomes far below the national figure.

93 First Nations people

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

23.1% Year 12 Here 23.1% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

24.2% Unemployment Here 24.2% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$335 Median income Here $335 Qld $563 Aus $540

$725 Household income Here $725 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5, far below the Queensland average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or public transport, and only 36.8% of residents can walk to groceries or health services.

0.5 Walk score

0.7 Types ≤15 min