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Glen Innes

5,480 km²

Fewer people here identify as First Nations than in about 72% of similar areas, making Glen Innes a distinct rural community in New South Wales. The area is largely car-dependent and spread out across a huge landscape of over 5,000 square kilometres. While it serves as a regional hub, many residents live far from essential services and public transport. This creates a landscape where most people rely on vehicles to get around for daily needs.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents are noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 27. They face significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 20.2% and typical personal incomes of $427, both of which are well below the state and national figures.

677 First Nations people

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

26.2% Year 12 Here 26.2% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

20.2% Unemployment Here 20.2% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$427 Median income Here $427 NSW $600 Aus $540

$909 Household income Here $909 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Getting around without a car is difficult here, as the walkability score is far below the state average. Only 51.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of key amenities, and just 27% are near public transport, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 85.7%.

3.8 Walk score

4.1 Types ≤15 min