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Parkes

17 km²

A noticeably young First Nations community is one of the standout features of Parkes. This regional centre is home to 1,320 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is more than in about 87% of similar areas. The town offers a mix of convenience and accessibility, with most residents living very close to parks and public transport. Overall, it serves as a key hub where local services are well-distributed, even if some daily amenities are further away for half the population.

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The First Nations population here is much younger than most areas, with a typical age of just 21. While 29.7% have finished Year 12, which is well below the national figure of 37.0%, typical personal income is $571, higher than in most similar areas.

1,320 First Nations people

21 yrs Median age Here 21 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

29.7% Year 12 Here 29.7% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

12.0% Unemployment Here 12.0% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$571 Median income Here $571 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,422 Household income Here $1,422 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Most homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 15 minutes of a park, well above New South Wales figures. However, the area is far below the state average for grocery access, as only 51.7% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of food.

5.6 Walk score

5.5 Types ≤15 min