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Northern Beaches

254 km²

Daily life is defined by easy access to essentials in Northern Beaches, where almost every home is within a short walk of a park or public transport. This coastal region of New South Wales is a highly accessible place to live, with a walkability score that is a little above the state average. It is a community where the local environment supports a pedestrian lifestyle, making the most of its natural setting and well-placed services.

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First Nations

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The 1,706 First Nations people here have a typical age of 27, which is noticeably older than the national figure. They experience strong outcomes in education and employment, with a Year 12 completion rate far above the state average and an unemployment rate of 6.2%, which is well below the national figure.

1,706 First Nations people

27 yrs Median age Here 27 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

62.6% Year 12 Here 62.6% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

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

$949 Median income Here $949 NSW $600 Aus $540

$2,724 Household income Here $2,724 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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This is a very walkable area where 88.4% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, far above the New South Wales average. Residents enjoy excellent access to the outdoors and essentials, with 98.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 85.8% near groceries.

7.5 Walk score

7.0 Types ≤15 min