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Narrabri

13,061 km²

A huge gap in accessibility separates Narrabri from the rest of the state, where most homes lack easy walking access to basic services. This sprawling regional area is home to a significant First Nations population of 1,881 people. While the community faces challenges with school completion, it is notably younger than the national average. The area is mostly car-dependent, making a vehicle essential for daily life and visiting local amenities.

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The First Nations community is quite large compared to similar areas and is notably young, with a typical age of 23. While personal incomes are a little above the national figure, Year 12 completion is well below the national rate at 28.8%.

1,881 First Nations people

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

28.8% Year 12 Here 28.8% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

11.4% Unemployment Here 11.4% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$586 Median income Here $586 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,416 Household income Here $1,416 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Walking is difficult here, as the area is mostly car-dependent with a score of 3.5, far below the New South Wales figure of 6.2. Fewer than half of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or public transport, and only 36.6% can walk to groceries.

3.5 Walk score

3.8 Types ≤15 min