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Armidale

3,760 km²

Low typical incomes mark the local landscape in Armidale. This regional centre is a significant hub for First Nations people, who make up one of the largest populations of their kind at this level. The community is diverse in its needs, with a large number of residents living in a town that is only somewhat walkable. It remains a key service point for the surrounding region of New South Wales.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community here is notably young, with a typical age of 21, which is much lower than in most other areas. While Year 12 completion is a little above the state figure at 36.7%, typical household incomes are well below the New South Wales figure.

1,968 First Nations people

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

36.7% Year 12 Here 36.7% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

13.9% Unemployment Here 13.9% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$486 Median income Here $486 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,202 Household income Here $1,202 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Walking to local services is more difficult here than in the state average, with a walkability score of 5.2. Only 53.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 67.7%.

5.2 Walk score

5.1 Types ≤15 min