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Muswellbrook

3,405 km²

Life in Muswellbrook is largely shaped by a reliance on cars to get around the local area. The town serves as a regional hub in New South Wales, though many residents live far from essential services. While it is a practical centre for the district, the landscape is mostly car-dependent, with few homes within easy walking distance of shops or health services. It is a place where the pace of life is tied to the geography of the Hunter Valley.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community in Muswellbrook is noticeably young, with a typical age of 21. While Year 12 completion is far below the national figure at 26.8%, typical personal incomes are higher than most similar areas and sit a little above the Australian figure of $540.

1,908 First Nations people

21 yrs Median age Here 21 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

26.8% Year 12 Here 26.8% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

10.7% Unemployment Here 10.7% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$598 Median income Here $598 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,636 Household income Here $1,636 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Walking is difficult for many here, as the walkability score is well below the state average and mostly car-dependent. Only 31.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, and access to groceries and parks is far below New South Wales levels.

4.0 Walk score

4.0 Types ≤15 min