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Hinchinbrook

2,787 km²

Daily life in Hinchinbrook is almost entirely car-dependent due to the wide spacing of homes and services. This vast rural area covers over 2,700 square kilometres, where very few residents can reach shops or schools on foot. It is a community where a small number of First Nations people live, many of whom are notably young. The region's layout means that most people rely on vehicles to access basic needs across the landscape.

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The First Nations community here is quite young, with a typical age of 23. However, they face significant challenges, with unemployment at 14.4% and typical household incomes well below the national figure.

328 First Nations people

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

31.1% Year 12 Here 31.1% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

14.4% Unemployment Here 14.4% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$481 Median income Here $481 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,112 Household income Here $1,112 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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Walking is rare here, with a walkability score of 0.9 and no homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Access to basics is very low; only 18.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, which is far below the Queensland figure.

0.9 Walk score

1.1 Types ≤15 min