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Southern Tablelands

19,882 km²

Daily life in Southern Tablelands is largely shaped by a car-dependent landscape across its vast rural expanse. The region is home to 3,709 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, a larger number than in about 87% of similar areas. This expansive area sees residents relying on vehicles for most needs, as basic services and schools are far less accessible on foot than in the rest of the state. It is a quiet, sprawling part of New South Wales where the distance between homes and amenities defines the pace of life.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community here is younger than most, with a typical age of 23. This group sees strong employment outcomes, with an unemployment rate of 7.7% which is well below the national figure of 12.3%. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $613, which is higher than most similar areas.

3,709 First Nations people

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

35.2% Year 12 Here 35.2% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

7.7% Unemployment Here 7.7% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$613 Median income Here $613 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,736 Household income Here $1,736 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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Getting around without a car is difficult here, with a walkability score of 3.4 and most homes far below the state average for access to groceries, health services, and schools. Only 38% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, and just 54.4% are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

3.4 Walk score

3.5 Types ≤15 min