Burdekin · Council (LGA)
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population
6.6%2021
Burdekin's first nations is 6.6% — above average, much higher than the typical council area (4.1%).
It ranks 185th of 559 council areas nationally — higher than 67% of them.
Burdekin has a higher first nations than nearby Mackay, Whitsunday and Isaac, but a lower one than Hinchinbrook, Tablelands and Townsville.
Within Burdekin it varies widely — from 5.0% in Burdekin to 7.9% in Ayr.
Trend across censuses
Not directly comparable across years.
Where Burdekin sits
All council (lga) areas, 2021. The marker is Burdekin — higher than 67% of areas.
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