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Wollongong

404 km²

A large coastal hub in New South Wales, Wollongong is a significant regional centre with a diverse population. It is a highly accessible city where most people live within a short walk of public transport and green spaces. The community is marked by a strong educational profile and a First Nations population that is larger than in most similar areas. It balances a high level of urban walkability with a varied landscape across its 404 square kilometres.

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First Nations

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Wollongong has one of the largest First Nations populations for an area of its size. This community is notably young, with a typical age of 23, and has a Year 12 completion rate of 41.9% which is well above the national figure.

6,945 First Nations people

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

41.9% Year 12 Here 41.9% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

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

$605 Median income Here $605 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,602 Household income Here $1,602 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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The city is very walkable, with 94.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. While access to parks and schools is well above the state average, it is far below the state figure for homes within a 15-minute walk of health services.

6.0 Walk score

5.8 Types ≤15 min