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Snowy - Monaro

20,662 km²

Spanning over 20,000 square kilometres, Snowy - Monaro is a vast regional area of New South Wales. It is home to 2,878 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, a number larger than about 83% of similar areas. The community is marked by high First Nations achievement in education and income, contrasting with a landscape where many homes are far from essential services. This mix of strong social outcomes and a sprawling geography defines the region's character.

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First Nations

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First Nations people here have outcomes well above the state and national figures, with a Year 12 completion rate of 43.5% and a very low unemployment rate of 5.8%. This success is reflected in incomes, as typical personal income for First Nations residents is $879, which is far above the national figure.

2,878 First Nations people

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

43.5% Year 12 Here 43.5% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

5.8% Unemployment Here 5.8% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$879 Median income Here $879 NSW $600 Aus $540

$2,166 Household income Here $2,166 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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The region is far less walkable than the New South Wales average, with only 49.7% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Access to services is limited, as less than half of the homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, groceries, or health services.

4.3 Walk score

4.2 Types ≤15 min