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Townsville - Mackay

179,249 km²

A large and diverse First Nations population defines Townsville - Mackay. The region is home to 31,062 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is a larger count than about 86% of similar areas. This community is notably young, with a typical First Nations resident aged just 22. It is a vast, sprawling landscape where most people rely on cars to get around, reflecting its immense size across North Queensland.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here fare better than in most similar areas, with a typical personal income of $591 and a Year 12 completion rate of 42.6%, which is well above the national figure of 37.0%. The unemployment rate for this group is 12.8%, which is lower than most areas.

31,062 First Nations people

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

42.6% Year 12 Here 42.6% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

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

$591 Median income Here $591 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,555 Household income Here $1,555 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.9, well below the Queensland figure of 5.0. Access to essentials is limited, as only 46.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 36.1% are near health services, both far below state levels.

3.9 Walk score

3.9 Types ≤15 min