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Lake Macquarie

593 km²

Spanning nearly 600 square kilometres of coastal and lakeside terrain, Lake Macquarie is a broad region with a diverse landscape. It is a place where many people live close to nature, though this layout means essential services are often spread apart. The area is home to one of the largest First Nations populations at this level, with a community that is notably younger than the national average. While the region is well-connected by public transport, it maintains a relaxed, suburban feel.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community here is among the largest of its kind, with a typical age of 22 that is a little younger than the national figure. This group also sees better outcomes than most areas, including a lower unemployment rate of 9.6% and household incomes that are a little above the state and national averages.

11,527 First Nations people

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

36.2% Year 12 Here 36.2% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

9.6% Unemployment Here 9.6% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$609 Median income Here $609 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,754 Household income Here $1,754 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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While 89.2% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, the area is far below the state average for walking to groceries or health services. This results in a walkability score of 5.0, which is a little below the New South Wales figure of 6.2.

5.0 Walk score

4.9 Types ≤15 min