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South Gippsland - Bass Coast

4,424 km²

A stark gap in accessibility defines South Gippsland - Bass Coast, where the landscape is far more car-dependent than the rest of Victoria. This sprawling region covers over 4,400 square kilometres and is marked by a lack of local services within walking distance. While it is a largely rural setting, it is home to a First Nations community that stands out for its high school completion rates and very low unemployment. It remains a place where most daily needs require a vehicle rather than a stroll.

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First Nations

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The 822 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here have a Year 12 completion rate of 42.1%, which is well above the national figure. This educational strength is reflected in the local unemployment rate of 5.9%, which is well below both the state and national figures.

822 First Nations people

25 yrs Median age Here 25 yrs Vic 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

42.1% Year 12 Here 42.1% Vic 42.4% Aus 37.0%

5.9% Unemployment Here 5.9% Vic 9.6% Aus 12.3%

$516 Median income Here $516 Vic $619 Aus $540

$1,333 Household income Here $1,333 Vic $1,565 Aus $1,507

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Getting around without a car is difficult here, as the walkability score is far below the Victorian average. Only 40.6% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, and access to schools and health services is far below the state average.

3.8 Walk score

3.8 Types ≤15 min