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Upper Hunter

8,068 km²

A walkability score of 3.3 makes Upper Hunter a mostly car-dependent region where few residents can reach essential services on foot. This expansive area is defined by its rural landscape, where only 43.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of local amenities. While it is largely non-urban, the region supports a First Nations community that is notably younger and more employed than those in similar areas.

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First Nations people here are typically younger, with a typical age of 23, and face a much lower unemployment rate of 9.1% than most similar areas. Personal and household incomes for this group are higher than in most similar areas, though only 31.1% have finished Year 12, which is well below the national figure.

990 First Nations people

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

31.1% Year 12 Here 31.1% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

9.1% Unemployment Here 9.1% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$593 Median income Here $593 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,590 Household income Here $1,590 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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Getting around without a car is difficult here, as access to parks, schools and groceries is far below the New South Wales average. Only 34.3% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, which is 51 points lower than the state figure.

3.3 Walk score

3.6 Types ≤15 min