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Charters Towers

42 km²

The town of Charters Towers has seen its population shift across the last decade. It is a regional hub in Queensland where the local character is shaped by a mix of rural living and a small town center. While many residents rely on cars, the community has a strong presence of First Nations people. The area blends a historic gold-mining legacy with modern family life in a spacious, open setting.

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There are 916 First Nations people here, a number larger than about 77% of similar areas. This community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of just 18, though unemployment is well above the national rate at 16.5%.

916 First Nations people

18 yrs Median age Here 18 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

37.1% Year 12 Here 37.1% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

16.5% Unemployment Here 16.5% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$474 Median income Here $474 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,397 Household income Here $1,397 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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Most residents are car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.5 that is well below the Queensland average. While 66.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, no homes are within 10 minutes of public transport.

3.5 Walk score

4.0 Types ≤15 min