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Berri - Barmera
792 km²
Fewer than 600 First Nations people live in Berri - Barmera, making it smaller than about 76% of similar areas. This regional South Australian community is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.9 that is well below the state figure. Many residents live far from essential services, and the area's unique layout means few people can easily walk to shops or health care.
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The First Nations community here is younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 23. However, they face significant hurdles, with a 16.8% unemployment rate and typical personal incomes of $398, which is much lower than most similar areas.
Getting around without a car is difficult, as the walkability score is well below the state average. Only 33.7% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, and just 43.9% are near public transport, both far below South Australian figures.