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Wagga Wagga

4,885 km²

Spanning nearly 5,000 square kilometres of the Riverina, Wagga Wagga serves as a major regional centre for New South Wales. The community is marked by a significant First Nations population that is larger than in about 91% of similar areas. This demographic presence is paired with an active, young generation of Indigenous residents. Overall, it is a sprawling area where a high number of people live in homes that are far from basic shops and services.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here are noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 21. This group fares better than most similar areas in terms of employment and education, with 36.2% completing Year 12 and a personal income that is a little above the national average.

4,471 First Nations people

21 yrs Median age Here 21 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

36.2% Year 12 Here 36.2% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

9.7% Unemployment Here 9.7% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$642 Median income Here $642 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,491 Household income Here $1,491 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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The area is somewhat walkable, though its score of 4.7 is well below the state average. Many residents lack easy access to essentials; for example, only 44.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 67.7%.

4.7 Walk score

4.6 Types ≤15 min