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Parkes

5,653 km²

A larger First Nations population than 70% of similar areas defines Parkes. This regional New South Wales hub serves a wide area, though its layout makes it less walkable than the state average. The community includes a young First Nations population and a mix of services, though many homes are far from daily essentials. It remains a key centre for its surrounding district.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community here is notably young, with a typical age of 22. While 1,867 people identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, only 3.4% speak a First Nations language, which is much lower than most similar areas.

1,867 First Nations people

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

30.3% Year 12 Here 30.3% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

13.0% Unemployment Here 13.0% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$561 Median income Here $561 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,337 Household income Here $1,337 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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Walking is less convenient here than in the rest of the state, with only 46.4% of homes within 15 minutes of groceries. This is reflected in a walkability score of 4.6, which is well below the New South Wales figure of 6.2.

4.6 Walk score

4.6 Types ≤15 min