Indigenous Region · Area profile

Cape York

128,897 km²

Life in Cape York is shaped by vast distances and a strong connection to traditional culture. This region is home to 8,906 First Nations people, many of whom maintain their ancestral languages. It is a place where most people rely on cars to get around, as homes and services are spread far apart across the landscape. While the community is young, it faces significant challenges with employment and income compared to the rest of the state.

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First Nations

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First Nations people here are more likely to speak a traditional language than in most other areas, with 54.4% doing so. However, the community faces steep hurdles, with an unemployment rate of 23.4% and typical personal incomes that are well below the national figure.

8,906 First Nations people

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

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

23.4% Unemployment Here 23.4% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$402 Median income Here $402 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,140 Household income Here $1,140 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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The region is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the Queensland average. Very few homes are within walking distance of essentials, and 0.0% of residents can reach public transport within a 10-minute walk.

1.8 Walk score

2.3 Types ≤15 min