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Port Stephens

894 km²

Port Stephens has evolved into a region with a growing and diverse population across its vast landscape. It is a place where people enjoy a relaxed coastal setting, though many residents rely on cars to get around. The area is notable for its significant First Nations community, which is among the largest for its type in the region. This blend of a large Indigenous population and a sprawling geography creates a unique coastal identity in New South Wales.

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First Nations

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The area has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level, with a typical age of 22 that is a little younger than the national figure. Income for First Nations households is about the same as the state and national levels, while the unemployment rate of 9.4% is a little below the Australian average.

4,896 First Nations people

22 yrs Median age Here 22 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

32.6% Year 12 Here 32.6% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

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

$582 Median income Here $582 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,617 Household income Here $1,617 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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Walking to daily needs is difficult here, as the walkability score is well below the state average. Only 47.7% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 71.9%, especially for health services and groceries.

4.5 Walk score

4.1 Types ≤15 min