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Bega Valley

7,942 km²

Younger people make up a significant part of the First Nations community in Bega Valley. This vast region spans nearly 8,000 square kilometres of New South Wales. It is a mostly car-dependent area where many residents live far from essential services and shops. The landscape is notably hilly, which impacts how people move around the region.

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The First Nations community is younger than most, with a typical age of 22. While First Nations unemployment at 8.6% is well below the national figure, Year 12 completion at 30.6% is also well below the Australian average.

1,386 First Nations people

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

30.6% Year 12 Here 30.6% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

8.6% Unemployment Here 8.6% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$492 Median income Here $492 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,347 Household income Here $1,347 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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This is a mostly car-dependent area with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 41.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 67.7%.

3.6 Walk score

3.6 Types ≤15 min