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Townsville - Southern Rangelands

2,409 km²

First Nations residents in Townsville - Southern Rangelands earn significantly more than those in most similar areas. This expansive region is a sparsely populated rural landscape where the population is small and spread across a huge area. It is a place where traditional languages are rarely spoken and the landscape is largely car-dependent. The community is marked by a First Nations population that is far older and more financially secure than the national average.

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First Nations

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The 963 First Nations people here are far older than the national typical age of 24, and they earn well above the national figure. While unemployment is much lower than the national average at 8.3%, Year 12 completion is far below the 37% seen across Australia.

963 First Nations people

32 yrs Median age Here 32 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

17.8% Year 12 Here 17.8% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

8.3% Unemployment Here 8.3% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$739 Median income Here $739 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,931 Household income Here $1,931 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 1.7, which is far below the Queensland figure of 5.0. Most residents live far from essentials, with only 15.2% within a 15-minute walk of a school and just 2.5% near public transport.

1.7 Walk score

1.8 Types ≤15 min