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Upper Goulburn Valley

13,614 km²

Upper Goulburn Valley has remained a steady, rural landscape with little change in its core character since 2011. It is a vast region where people rely heavily on cars to get around. The area is marked by a strong First Nations presence, including 856 people, and is defined by its sprawling geography and quiet, open spaces. Life here is centered on the land rather than in concentrated town hubs.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here are a little older than the national figure, with a typical age of 25. They experience an unemployment rate of 8.3%, which is well below the Australian average of 12.3% and much lower than most similar areas.

856 First Nations people

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

38.1% Year 12 Here 38.1% Vic 42.4% Aus 37.0%

8.3% Unemployment Here 8.3% Vic 9.6% Aus 12.3%

$584 Median income Here $584 Vic $619 Aus $540

$1,325 Household income Here $1,325 Vic $1,565 Aus $1,507

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This is a mostly car-dependent area with a walkability score of 3.0, far below the Victorian average of 6.4. Access to essentials is limited, as only 39% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, compared to 74% across the state.

3.0 Walk score

3.1 Types ≤15 min