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Townsville - Northern Beaches

1,009 km²

The landscape of Townsville - Northern Beaches has remained steady in its character as a sprawling, car-dependent region of Queensland. It is a vast area where residents rely almost entirely on vehicles to get around due to the distance between homes and services. While it is a largely rural setting, it supports a First Nations community with higher typical incomes than most similar areas. This creates a distinctive contrast between the area's sparse infrastructure and the relatively strong financial position of its Indigenous residents.

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First Nations

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First Nations people here earn more than those in most similar areas, with a typical personal income of $637. This financial strength is reflected in a low unemployment rate of 9.7%, which is well below the Queensland figure of 13.3%.

367 First Nations people

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

39.8% Year 12 Here 39.8% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

9.7% Unemployment Here 9.7% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$637 Median income Here $637 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,726 Household income Here $1,726 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5 that is far below the Queensland average of 5.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or public transport, and only 3.8% are within walking distance of a school.

0.5 Walk score

0.6 Types ≤15 min