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Hawkesbury

2,659 km²

First Nations residents in Hawkesbury earn more and find work more easily than those in most similar areas. This expansive region is a mix of rural landscapes and small towns, where a high number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live. The community is notably younger than the national average, which is reflected in the age and education trends of its First Nations population. Overall, it is a place where traditional ties meet a strong economic outcome for many Indigenous households.

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There are 3,198 First Nations people here, and they fare well financially. Typical household income is $1,939, which is well above the Australian figure of $1,507, while the unemployment rate is only 6.2%—much lower than the national 12.3%. This group is also younger than average, with a typical age of 22.

3,198 First Nations people

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

35.7% Year 12 Here 35.7% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

6.2% Unemployment Here 6.2% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$686 Median income Here $686 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,939 Household income Here $1,939 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Getting around is mostly car-dependent, as the walkability score of 3.7 is far below the New South Wales figure of 6.2. Only 29% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and just 25.3% are near health services, which are both far below state averages.

3.7 Walk score

3.6 Types ≤15 min