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Gunnedah

4,941 km²

A stark contrast to the state average in walkability, Gunnedah is a regional centre where most residents rely heavily on cars to get around. It serves as a key hub in New South Wales with a significant First Nations population. The community is marked by a young Aboriginal population and an economy that provides higher typical personal incomes for First Nations people compared to most similar areas. It balances its role as a service centre with a landscape that is less pedestrian-friendly than the national norm.

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First Nations

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Gunnedah has 2,021 First Nations residents, and the typical person in this group is just 22. While Year 12 completion is far below the national figure, personal incomes for First Nations people are much higher than in most similar areas.

2,021 First Nations people

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

25.6% Year 12 Here 25.6% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

11.1% Unemployment Here 11.1% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$671 Median income Here $671 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,492 Household income Here $1,492 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Walking is difficult here, with a score showing the area is mostly car-dependent and far below the state average. Only 19.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 67.7%.

3.6 Walk score

3.7 Types ≤15 min