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Lismore

1,302 km²

Far fewer people can walk to local shops and services in Lismore compared to the state average. This large rural area is mostly car-dependent, with only 46% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a '15-minute-city' layout. While it serves as a regional hub, many residents live far from basic amenities. Despite these geographic challenges, the area supports a larger First Nations population than 80% of similar places.

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First Nations

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Lismore has 2,596 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with 7.4% speaking a First Nations language, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Education levels are also strong, as 37.9% finished Year 12, a little above the state average.

2,596 First Nations people

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

37.9% Year 12 Here 37.9% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

10.7% Unemployment Here 10.7% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$558 Median income Here $558 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,427 Household income Here $1,427 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Getting around without a car is difficult here, with a walkability score of 3.9 that is well below the state average. Access to basics is limited, as only 38.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the New South Wales figure of 67.7%.

3.9 Walk score

3.8 Types ≤15 min