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Toowoomba - Roma

473,754 km²

A typical First Nations household in Toowoomba - Roma earns $1,317, which is a little below the Queensland and national figures. This vast region is mostly rural and car-dependent, with very few people able to walk to basic services. It is a place where First Nations people make up a significant part of the population and are notably younger than in most other similar areas. The community faces challenges with walkability and access to services, reflecting its sprawling layout.

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First Nations people are a prominent group here, with 22,881 people and a typical age of 22, which is much lower than most areas. While 36.8% finished Year 12—much higher than most similar areas—only 3.3% speak a First Nations language, a figure well below the national average.

22,881 First Nations people

22 yrs Median age Here 22 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

36.8% Year 12 Here 36.8% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

12.8% Unemployment Here 12.8% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$528 Median income Here $528 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,317 Household income Here $1,317 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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Most of the region is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.2, well below the Queensland figure of 5.0. Far fewer homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries (40.7%) or public transport (27.7%) compared to the rest of the state.

3.2 Walk score

3.3 Types ≤15 min