Liverpool Plains vs Singleton

Liverpool Plains and Singleton are two regional New South Wales areas with distinct profiles for their First Nations populations. In Singleton, First Nations household income is far higher at $1,977, compared to $1,128 in Liverpool Plains. Singleton also has a far larger First Nations population of 2,033 people and a much lower First Nations unemployment rate of 8.0%. In contrast, Liverpool Plains has a higher share of people who speak a First Nations language (8.4%) and an older typical First Nations resident, aged 27.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the typical age of First Nations people, though they differ in how residents get around. Liverpool Plains is slightly more walkable, with a score of 3.4 (mostly car-dependent) compared to 2.9 (mostly car-dependent) in Singleton. This is reflected in the local amenities, as Liverpool Plains has a far higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries (36.3% versus 22.8%) and health services (30.7% versus 22.2%).