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Wallan - Seymour
2,737 km²
Higher typical incomes for First Nations people set Wallan - Seymour apart from many similar areas. This sprawling region in Mitchell is mostly car-dependent and covers over 2,700 square kilometres. It is a place where First Nations residents are noticeably younger than the national figure and enjoy better employment and education outcomes than most similar areas. Overall, the community balances these strong social indicators with a landscape that makes daily trips on foot difficult for most households.
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First Nations people here are typically younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 20. They also fare better than most similar areas, with a much lower unemployment rate of 8.9% and typical personal incomes that are well above the Australian figure.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.3 which is far below the Victorian figure. Access to essentials is limited, as only 25.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the state's 74.0%.