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Baw Baw

3,996 km²

Steady growth in population and a shift in local dynamics have shaped Baw Baw over the last decade. This expansive region in Victoria is now a mix of rural landscapes and growing townships. It is a place where a small number of residents live in a vast area of nearly 4,000 square kilometres. While it maintains its country roots, the community is evolving as more people settle into the region.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here are a little younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 23. They earn a typical personal income of $640, which is much higher than most similar areas, and the unemployment rate of 9.6% is lower than the national figure.

758 First Nations people

23 yrs Median age Here 23 yrs Vic 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

33.0% Year 12 Here 33.0% Vic 42.4% Aus 37.0%

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

$640 Median income Here $640 Vic $619 Aus $540

$1,620 Household income Here $1,620 Vic $1,565 Aus $1,507

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Getting around without a car is difficult in Baw Baw, as it is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the Victorian average. Access to essentials is limited, with only 39.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 28.1% near health services.

3.7 Walk score

3.6 Types ≤15 min