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Clarence Valley

10,456 km²

A larger population of First Nations people than 91% of similar areas defines Clarence Valley. This sprawling region covers over 10,000 square kilometres of New South Wales. Life here is largely car-dependent, as very few homes are within a short walk of basic services. It is a place where a significant Indigenous community lives across a wide, rural landscape.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community here is larger than in most similar areas and is a little older, with a typical age of 25. However, challenges are evident, as the 14% unemployment rate is well above the New South Wales figure of 9.8%, and Year 12 completion at 26.9% is far below the national average.

4,391 First Nations people

25 yrs Median age Here 25 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

26.9% Year 12 Here 26.9% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

14.0% Unemployment Here 14.0% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$481 Median income Here $481 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,316 Household income Here $1,316 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Getting around without a car is difficult, with a walkability score of 3.7 that is far below the state average. Most essential services are out of reach on foot, as only 32.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, compared to 57.1% across New South Wales.

3.7 Walk score

3.8 Types ≤15 min