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Southern Grampians - Glenelg
12,946 km²
Daily life in Southern Grampians - Glenelg is largely defined by a reliance on cars to get around. This expansive region covers nearly 13,000 square kilometres and is mostly car-dependent, with few homes within walking distance of essential services. It is a quiet, rural landscape where a small number of people live far apart from the nearest shops or schools. The community is shaped by its vast geography, making local travel a necessity for most residents.
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The First Nations community here is younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 22. While the unemployment rate of 10.2% is a little below the Australian average, household incomes are well below those in Victoria, at $1,212.
This is a mostly car-dependent area with a walkability score of 3.8, which is far below the state figure. Access to basic needs is limited, as only 33.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services and 39.8% are near groceries.