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Bendigo

3,281 km²

Spreading across 3,281 square kilometres of the Victorian interior, Bendigo is a large regional hub. It is home to a significant First Nations community that is larger than about 82% of similar areas. While the region serves as a central point for the district, the layout is less compact than typical Victorian towns, meaning many residents rely on cars for daily needs. It remains a key centre for the state's goldfields region.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community here is notably young, with a typical age of 22, which is a little younger than the national figure. This group sees a First Nations unemployment rate of 9.7%, which is a little below the Australian average and lower than most similar areas.

2,740 First Nations people

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

37.9% Year 12 Here 37.9% Vic 42.4% Aus 37.0%

9.7% Unemployment Here 9.7% Vic 9.6% Aus 12.3%

$595 Median income Here $595 Vic $619 Aus $540

$1,409 Household income Here $1,409 Vic $1,565 Aus $1,507

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Walking is less convenient here than in most of Victoria, with a walkability score of 5.1. Access to essentials is quite low, as only 49.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, which is far below the state figure of 74%.

5.1 Walk score

5.0 Types ≤15 min