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Balranald - Wentworth

49,751 km²

Far lower walkability and accessibility scores set Balranald - Wentworth apart from the rest of the state. This vast region is mostly car-dependent, with a small population spread across a huge area. It is a place where basic services are harder to reach on foot than in most of New South Wales. The community faces significant challenges, particularly for its First Nations residents who deal with much lower incomes and higher unemployment than the national average.

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First Nations

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First Nations people in the area are noticeably older, with a typical age of 29. However, they face steep hurdles, with unemployment at 18.8% and a typical personal income of $415, both of which are well below New South Wales and Australian figures.

765 First Nations people

29 yrs Median age Here 29 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

18.1% Year 12 Here 18.1% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

18.8% Unemployment Here 18.8% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$415 Median income Here $415 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,046 Household income Here $1,046 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.8, far below the state average of 6.2. Access to essentials is limited, as only 44.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, compared to 67.7% across New South Wales.

3.8 Walk score

4.0 Types ≤15 min