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Cootamundra

1,656 km²

Daily life in Cootamundra is shaped by its role as a regional centre where a good portion of residents can reach basic services on foot. It is a steady rural community in New South Wales with a layout that supports walking, though it lags behind state averages for transport and school access. The town serves as a key hub for the surrounding district, offering a mix of residential living and essential amenities.

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First Nations

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There are 575 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 27, though they face significant challenges with a Year 12 completion rate of 23.1%, which is far below the national average.

575 First Nations people

27 yrs Median age Here 27 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

23.1% Year 12 Here 23.1% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

11.8% Unemployment Here 11.8% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$479 Median income Here $479 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,141 Household income Here $1,141 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Cootamundra is somewhat walkable, though it is far below the New South Wales average for public transport and park access. While 57.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, only about half of residents can walk to groceries in the same time.

4.4 Walk score

4.7 Types ≤15 min