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Blue Mountains

942 km²

Far more people in Blue Mountains finish Year 12 than the national average, helping to shape a community with strong educational outcomes. This expansive area of the Greater Sydney region is a mix of high-performing social indicators and a challenging natural landscape. While many residents enjoy easy access to parks and public transport, the steep terrain makes walking to daily essentials like groceries or health services harder than in most other parts of New South Wales.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community here is relatively large and far better off than the national average, with a low unemployment rate of 6.0% and Year 12 completion rates far above New South Wales. Typical personal incomes for First Nations residents are also much higher than in most similar areas.

2,097 First Nations people

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

46.6% Year 12 Here 46.6% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

6.0% Unemployment Here 6.0% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$718 Median income Here $718 NSW $600 Aus $540

$2,022 Household income Here $2,022 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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While 92.4% of homes are near a park, the steep terrain and lower street connectivity mean far fewer people can walk to schools, groceries or health services compared to the state average. The overall walkability score of 5.5 is a little below the New South Wales figure.

5.5 Walk score

5.3 Types ≤15 min