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Warrumbungle Shire

10,474 km²

Warrumbungle Shire is a vast rural area with a population and First Nations community that is smaller than most similar regions. Spanning over 10,000 square kilometres, the shire is defined by its immense size and a lifestyle heavily reliant on cars. It is a place where many residents live far from basic services, creating a distinct contrast to the more connected hubs found across New South Wales.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community here is younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 22. However, this group faces significant financial challenges, as household income is well below the state and national figures, and unemployment is well above the New South Wales rate of 9.8%.

871 First Nations people

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

31.2% Year 12 Here 31.2% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

13.5% Unemployment Here 13.5% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$493 Median income Here $493 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,138 Household income Here $1,138 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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Living here is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. This is clear in the daily experience, as only 40.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and just 26% are near public transport, both far below New South Wales figures.

3.0 Walk score

3.3 Types ≤15 min