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Penrith

416 km²

More people live within a short walk of schools and transport in Penrith than in most other parts of New South Wales. It is a well-connected hub where nearly 93% of homes are close to public transport. This accessibility makes the area very walkable and convenient for residents. The community is also notable for its large and relatively prosperous First Nations population.

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First Nations

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Penrith has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level, with a typical age of 22. This group is doing well compared to the national figure, with a much lower unemployment rate of 8.1% and personal incomes that are well above the Australian average.

10,987 First Nations people

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

36.4% Year 12 Here 36.4% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

8.1% Unemployment Here 8.1% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$722 Median income Here $722 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,880 Household income Here $1,880 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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The area is very walkable, with 86.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, which is far above the state average. Access to other essentials is also high, as 73.6% of residents can walk to groceries and 92.7% are close to a park.

6.4 Walk score

6.1 Types ≤15 min