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Wellington

4,112 km²

A significant First Nations population lives in Wellington, which is larger than about 74% of similar areas. This community is located in the Dubbo Regional area of New South Wales. It is a largely car-dependent town where most residents rely on vehicles to get around. Life here is shaped by a mix of rural surroundings and a town centre that is less accessible on foot than the state average.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community here is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 27. While unemployment is around the middle for its level, Year 12 completion is far below the national average at 22.5%, and household incomes are well below the state figure.

2,066 First Nations people

27 yrs Median age Here 27 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

22.5% Year 12 Here 22.5% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

11.3% Unemployment Here 11.3% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$535 Median income Here $535 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,216 Household income Here $1,216 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Wellington is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. Only 51.4% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, and access to health services and public transport is far below New South Wales figures.

4.0 Walk score

4.2 Types ≤15 min