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Wimmera

33,955 km²

Fewer people live in Wimmera than in about 63% of similar areas, making it a sparsely populated part of Victoria. It is a vast region where the landscape dominates the small number of residents. The community faces significant challenges, with typical First Nations incomes falling well below the national figure. This is a rural setting where the environment is flat, but basic services are far apart.

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First Nations residents here are noticeably older than the national typical age of 24, at 28 years. They face tough economic conditions, with typical household incomes well below the Victorian figure, and unemployment at 13.5%, which is well above the state average.

838 First Nations people

28 yrs Median age Here 28 yrs Vic 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

31.6% Year 12 Here 31.6% Vic 42.4% Aus 37.0%

13.5% Unemployment Here 13.5% Vic 9.6% Aus 12.3%

$495 Median income Here $495 Vic $619 Aus $540

$1,059 Household income Here $1,059 Vic $1,565 Aus $1,507

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Walking to services is difficult here, with far fewer homes within reach of groceries, health services, or schools compared to the Victorian average. The overall walkability score of 4.6 is well below the state figure, reflecting a landscape where most people rely on cars.

4.6 Walk score

4.7 Types ≤15 min