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Murray Mallee

19,194 km²

Few areas in the region have as small a First Nations population as Murray Mallee. This vast part of South Australia is largely non-residential and depends heavily on cars to get around. It is a sparsely populated landscape where most homes are far from basic services. The area is defined by its remoteness and a small, scattered community.

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First Nations

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The 366 First Nations residents here are noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 30. While 16.4% speak a First Nations language—well above the Australian average—school completion is well below the state and national figures at 27.9%.

366 First Nations people

30 yrs Median age Here 30 yrs SA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

27.9% Year 12 Here 27.9% SA 34.7% Aus 37.0%

11.9% Unemployment Here 11.9% SA 15.6% Aus 12.3%

$482 Median income Here $482 SA $487 Aus $540

$1,072 Household income Here $1,072 SA $1,282 Aus $1,507

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Getting around without a car is difficult, as the walkability score is far below the state average. Only 35.7% of homes are within a 15 minute walk of groceries, and access to health services and schools is far below the South Australian typical.

2.6 Walk score

2.9 Types ≤15 min