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Taree

3,741 km²

A population of 4,347 First Nations people makes Taree a significant hub for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, ranking higher than about 91% of similar areas. This regional centre in New South Wales is a place where many residents rely on cars to get around. While it serves as a central point for the Mid-Coast, it is a sprawling area where basic services are often far from home.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community here is notably young, with a typical age of 21. However, this group faces significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 13.8% and typical household incomes well below the national figure.

4,347 First Nations people

21 yrs Median age Here 21 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

29.1% Year 12 Here 29.1% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

13.8% Unemployment Here 13.8% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$490 Median income Here $490 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,205 Household income Here $1,205 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Taree is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 22.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, and far fewer residents can walk to schools or groceries compared to the rest of New South Wales.

3.5 Walk score

3.6 Types ≤15 min