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Richmond Valley

3,061 km²

Spreading across more than 3,000 square kilometres of rural New South Wales, Richmond Valley is a wide and sparsely developed region. The area is mostly car-dependent, with a landscape that makes walking to shops or services difficult for many residents. It is home to a significant First Nations community that is notably younger than the national average. This blend of expansive land and a young Indigenous population defines the region's character.

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First Nations

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There are 1,866 First Nations people here, a larger number than in about 70% of similar areas. This community is quite young, with a typical age of 23, and 6.5% speak a First Nations language, which is a little above the New South Wales figure.

1,866 First Nations people

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

28.8% Year 12 Here 28.8% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

11.2% Unemployment Here 11.2% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$524 Median income Here $524 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,311 Household income Here $1,311 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Getting around without a car is difficult here, as the walkability score is well below the state average. Only 48.8% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, and access to health services, schools, and parks is far below New South Wales levels.

4.0 Walk score

4.0 Types ≤15 min