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Coonabarabran - Surrounds

10,463 km²

Lower than typical incomes mark the rural landscape of Coonabarabran - Surrounds. This sprawling New South Wales area is mostly car-dependent, with very few homes located within walking distance of basic services. It is a sparsely populated region where First Nations residents are noticeably younger than those in the rest of the state. The community is spread across a vast area, making it distinct from more concentrated regional centres.

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First Nations

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First Nations people here are noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of just 20. While unemployment is a little below the Australian average at 9.7%, household incomes are well below the state figure.

495 First Nations people

20 yrs Median age Here 20 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

30.9% Year 12 Here 30.9% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

9.7% Unemployment Here 9.7% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$480 Median income Here $480 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,208 Household income Here $1,208 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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This is a mostly car-dependent area with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 30.1% of homes have a 15-minute walkshed, and access to groceries, schools, and health services is far below the New South Wales figures.

2.2 Walk score

2.4 Types ≤15 min