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Botany Bay

17 km²

Botany Bay stands out among similar areas for its exceptional walkability and strong social outcomes. This Bayside community is a walker's paradise where nearly every home is within a short stroll of public transport, parks, and schools. It is a place where the First Nations community sees high levels of education and employment. These combined features create a highly accessible and well-resourced environment for its residents.

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First Nations

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First Nations people here are doing well, with an unemployment rate of 5.8% that is well below the national figure of 12.3%. This is consistent with high education levels, as 49.1% finished Year 12, far above the New South Wales average of 35%. Typical personal income is also among the highest for similar areas.

1,103 First Nations people

25 yrs Median age Here 25 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

49.1% Year 12 Here 49.1% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

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

$833 Median income Here $833 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,941 Household income Here $1,941 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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Almost every home in Botany Bay is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. Access to health services is far above the state average, and the flat terrain helps the area achieve a walkability score of 8.1, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 6.2.

8.1 Walk score

7.4 Types ≤15 min