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Byron

568 km²

Higher typical incomes for First Nations people mark the character of Byron. This expansive area in New South Wales has a distinct community where First Nations residents are generally older and more qualified than in other similar regions. While the area is sparsely settled across its 568 square kilometres, it stands out for the strong educational and economic outcomes of its Indigenous population. This creates a profile of a place where First Nations people fare better than the national average in both schooling and pay.

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The 692 First Nations people here are noticeably older, with a typical age of 29, and have high school completion rates at 49.7%, which is far above the national figure of 37.0%. This educational advantage is consistent with a typical personal income of $611 and household income of $1,743, both of which are higher than in most similar areas.

692 First Nations people

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

49.7% Year 12 Here 49.7% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

9.4% Unemployment Here 9.4% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$611 Median income Here $611 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,743 Household income Here $1,743 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Daily life here relies more on cars, as the walkability score of 4.6 is well below the state average. Only 47% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, and access to schools, parks, and health services is far below New South Wales levels.

4.6 Walk score

4.3 Types ≤15 min