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Lord Howe Island

16 km²

High personal incomes for First Nations residents mark the community of Lord Howe Island. This small, remote island in New South Wales is a place where most homes are within a short walk of groceries and parks. While the population is tiny, it maintains a distinct profile with very young First Nations residents. The island is largely walkable, though it lacks the public transport links found on the mainland.

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There are 5 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here. This group is far younger than the national figure, with a typical age of just 15, yet their typical personal income of $824 is well above the national figure.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries (81%) and parks (97.9%), which is far above the state average. However, no homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, and only about half are near a school or health service.

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