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Cowra

2,898 km²

A walkability score of 3.2 marks Cowra as a mostly car-dependent community. This New South Wales town is characterized by a lack of easy access to daily needs, with very few residents able to walk to health services or shops. It serves as a significant regional hub, though many of its residents live in areas where a car is essential for basic errands. The town is a mix of rural surroundings and a central hub that struggles to match state standards for accessibility.

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First Nations

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There are 1,140 First Nations people here, including a population that is a little younger than the national figure. This community faces significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 14.4% and Year 12 completion at 24.4%, which is far below the Australian average of 37%.

1,140 First Nations people

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

24.4% Year 12 Here 24.4% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

14.4% Unemployment Here 14.4% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$487 Median income Here $487 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,215 Household income Here $1,215 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Getting around without a car is difficult here, as the walkability score is far below the state average. Only 23.7% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and just 18.3% can walk to health services, both of which are far below New South Wales figures.

3.2 Walk score

3.3 Types ≤15 min