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Bourke

42,028 km²

A smaller population of First Nations people compared to most similar areas identifies with Bourke. This rural New South Wales town is defined by a distinct demographic profile and a layout that is moderately walkable. While some residents enjoy easy access to parks and schools, the community faces challenges with education and transport. It remains a unique regional centre where the typical First Nations resident is older than those in the rest of the state.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents in Bourke are noticeably older, with a typical age of 29, and have an unemployment rate of 7.1%, which is well below the national figure of 12.3%. However, Year 12 completion is far below the national average at 23.0%.

708 First Nations people

29 yrs Median age Here 29 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

23.0% Year 12 Here 23.0% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

7.1% Unemployment Here 7.1% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$627 Median income Here $627 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,390 Household income Here $1,390 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Bourke is somewhat walkable, though its walkability score of 4.2 is well below the New South Wales figure. While 74.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, only 28.1% are near public transport, which is far below the state average.

4.2 Walk score

4.7 Types ≤15 min