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Canberra - North

438 km²

Strong outcomes for First Nations people set Canberra - North apart from the national trend. This expansive area is a highly walkable part of the capital, where nearly every home is within a short stroll of a park or public transport. It serves as a significant hub for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents, who achieve higher education and income levels than those in most other similar areas across Australia.

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First Nations residents here see a high school completion rate of 62.8%, which is far above the national figure. This helps explain why typical personal incomes are among the highest for this group, while the unemployment rate of 6.6% is well below the Australian average.

4,497 First Nations people

24 yrs Median age Here 24 yrs ACT 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

62.8% Year 12 Here 62.8% ACT 58.7% Aus 37.0%

6.6% Unemployment Here 6.6% ACT 7.2% Aus 12.3%

$1,024 Median income Here $1,024 ACT $998 Aus $540

$2,337 Household income Here $2,337 ACT $2,289 Aus $1,507

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The area is very walkable, with 98.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can easily access daily needs on foot, with 80.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries.

7.0 Walk score

6.5 Types ≤15 min