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Barossa

3,102 km²

A small population of 770 First Nations people live within the wide rural expanse of Barossa. This community is notably young, with a typical age of 22. It stands out for its strong economic standing, where both typical household and personal incomes for First Nations residents are well above the national figures. These strengths are mirrored in a higher-than-usual rate of Year 12 completions and an unemployment rate that is a little below the Australian average.

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First Nations residents in Barossa see a typical personal income of $636, which is much higher than most similar areas. This economic advantage is consistent with a Year 12 completion rate of 39.1%, which is well above the South Australian figure.

770 First Nations people

22 yrs Median age Here 22 yrs SA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

39.1% Year 12 Here 39.1% SA 34.7% Aus 37.0%

10.0% Unemployment Here 10.0% SA 15.6% Aus 12.3%

$636 Median income Here $636 SA $487 Aus $540

$1,805 Household income Here $1,805 SA $1,282 Aus $1,507

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The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.7 that is far below the state average. Only 31.1% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, and access to health services is particularly low, with only 17.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk.

2.7 Walk score

2.8 Types ≤15 min