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Lithgow - Oberon

8,257 km²

Many basic services are much harder to reach on foot here than in other parts of New South Wales. Lithgow - Oberon is a sprawling regional area where half of all homes lack a 15-minute walk to local amenities. It is a place of contrasts, where First Nations residents are older than those in most similar areas, yet face significant gaps in school completion. The region remains largely car-dependent due to its vast size and steep terrain.

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First Nations

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There are 1,876 First Nations people here, who are noticeably older than the state average with a typical age of 26. While personal incomes are about the same as the national figure, Year 12 completion is far below the national rate at 23.5%.

1,876 First Nations people

26 yrs Median age Here 26 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

23.5% Year 12 Here 23.5% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

11.9% Unemployment Here 11.9% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$570 Median income Here $570 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,316 Household income Here $1,316 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Walkability is well below the state average, with only 38.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services. Access to schools and groceries is also far below New South Wales figures, likely due to the area's steep terrain and sparse street connectivity.

4.3 Walk score

4.2 Types ≤15 min