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Great Lakes

3,337 km²

Spanning over 3,300 square kilometres of the Mid-Coast region, Great Lakes is a vast landscape where nature dominates the layout. It is a place where many residents live far from the town centre, meaning a smaller proportion of homes are within easy walking distance of shops or schools compared to the rest of the state. The community is diverse in its makeup, including a First Nations population that is larger than in most similar areas.

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First Nations

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The typical First Nations resident is 27, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures. However, this group faces significant challenges, with a Year 12 completion rate of 25.6% and household incomes that are well below the New South Wales and Australian averages.

2,267 First Nations people

27 yrs Median age Here 27 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

25.6% Year 12 Here 25.6% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

12.2% Unemployment Here 12.2% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$491 Median income Here $491 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,201 Household income Here $1,201 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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Getting around without a car is difficult here, as the walkability score is well below the state average. Only about half of all homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or a school, and access to public transport and parks is far below New South Wales levels.

4.5 Walk score

4.4 Types ≤15 min