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Ballarat

1,200 km²

A moderate cost of living defines the regional hub of Ballarat. This community serves as a major centre for Victoria, where typical incomes for First Nations residents sit around the middle for similar areas. It is a place where most people live within a short walk of a park, though access to other essential services is more limited than in the state average. The area balances its role as a city with a large geographical footprint of over 1,200 square kilometres.

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Ballarat is home to 2,196 First Nations people, a larger population than about 76% of similar areas. This community is a little younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 22, and shows strong education outcomes with Year 12 completion at 43.6%, which is well above the national figure.

2,196 First Nations people

22 yrs Median age Here 22 yrs Vic 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

43.6% Year 12 Here 43.6% Vic 42.4% Aus 37.0%

12.2% Unemployment Here 12.2% Vic 9.6% Aus 12.3%

$553 Median income Here $553 Vic $619 Aus $540

$1,364 Household income Here $1,364 Vic $1,565 Aus $1,507

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The area is somewhat walkable with a score of 5.6, though it sits a little below the Victorian average. While 93% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, access to health services and groceries is far below state levels, with only 48.2% of homes near health services.

5.6 Walk score

5.5 Types ≤15 min