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Gunnedah - Surrounds

4,908 km²

A small number of First Nations people live across the expansive landscape of Gunnedah - Surrounds. This rural area is largely car-dependent, with very few homes within walking distance of shops, schools, or health services. The community is spread over nearly 5,000 square kilometres, making it a sparsely populated region where most residents rely on vehicles to get around. It is a quiet countryside setting where access to basic amenities is far lower than the state average.

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First Nations people here have a much lower unemployment rate of 5.2% compared to the national 12.3%. This is consistent with typical personal incomes being well above the national figure, though Year 12 completion is far below the Australian average at 25.5%.

456 First Nations people

25 yrs Median age Here 25 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

25.5% Year 12 Here 25.5% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

5.2% Unemployment Here 5.2% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$741 Median income Here $741 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,767 Household income Here $1,767 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.2, far below the New South Wales average of 6.2. Only 2.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and no homes are within walking distance of health services.

1.2 Walk score

1.4 Types ≤15 min