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Wollondilly
3,391 km²
A mostly car-dependent landscape defines Wollondilly, where few residents can reach essential services on foot. This expansive area in Greater Sydney is marked by its reliance on vehicles and a population that is generally spread out. While the region is largely non-walkable, it supports a First Nations community with strong economic outcomes. The area is distinctive for combining its rural accessibility challenges with high financial wellbeing for its Indigenous residents.
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The 2,318 First Nations people here are noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 21. This community sees very strong economic results, with an unemployment rate of 5.9% that is well below the national figure and household incomes that are among the highest for similar areas.
Getting around without a car is difficult in Wollondilly, as the walkability score is far below the state average. Only 37.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and just 25% are near health services, leaving the area mostly car-dependent.