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Deniliquin - Murray

4,486 km²

Spanning over 4,400 square kilometres of the Murray River region, Deniliquin - Murray is a vast area centered on its regional hub. It is a mostly car-dependent community where residents rely heavily on vehicles for daily needs. The region is shaped by its rural setting and a First Nations population that is notably younger than the national average. While the area provides a gateway to the river plains, access to services and amenities is far lower than in other parts of New South Wales.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community here is quite young, with a typical age of 23. While the unemployment rate of 11% is lower than most similar areas, Year 12 completion is well below the national figure at 30%. Only 2.6% of First Nations people speak a traditional language, which is much lower than in most other areas.

743 First Nations people

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

30.0% Year 12 Here 30.0% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

11.0% Unemployment Here 11.0% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$488 Median income Here $488 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,308 Household income Here $1,308 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Walking is difficult for many residents, as the area's walkability score is far below the state average. Only 13.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, and just 40.6% can walk to groceries, making the community mostly car-dependent.

3.8 Walk score

3.8 Types ≤15 min