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Bogan

14,999 km²

Daily life in Bogan is largely shaped by a car-dependent landscape where few people can walk to basic services. This expansive rural area is home to 440 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, who are notably younger than the national average. The community stands out for its First Nations population, who see much lower unemployment rates and higher personal incomes than those in similar areas. It is a place where the vast terrain dominates the layout of the town and surrounding country.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community is young, with a typical age of 23, and experiences an unemployment rate of 7.0%, which is well below the national figure of 12.3%. Personal income for this group is $725, a little above the state average and much higher than in most similar areas.

440 First Nations people

23 yrs Median age Here 23 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

34.6% Year 12 Here 34.6% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

7.0% Unemployment Here 7.0% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$725 Median income Here $725 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,394 Household income Here $1,394 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Bogan is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.7, far below the New South Wales average of 6.2. Access to essentials is limited, as only 46.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and just 31.1% are near public transport.

3.7 Walk score

4.1 Types ≤15 min