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Gwydir

8,789 km²

A mostly car-dependent way of life defines Gwydir, where a low walkability score of 3.4 marks it as far below the state average. This sprawling region covers over 8,700 square kilometres and is largely rural in character. Residents here rely heavily on vehicles to reach basic services, as few homes are within easy walking distance of shops or transport. It is a place where the landscape dominates the layout of the community.

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There are 333 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area, whose typical personal income of $433 is lower than most similar areas. While Year 12 completion is far below the national figure, the unemployment rate of 9.1% is well below the Australian average.

333 First Nations people

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

26.1% Year 12 Here 26.1% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

9.1% Unemployment Here 9.1% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$433 Median income Here $433 NSW $600 Aus $540

$956 Household income Here $956 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Walking is difficult here, with only 29.8% of homes within 10 minutes of public transport, which is far below the New South Wales figure. Access to basics is limited, as fewer than half of all homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.

3.4 Walk score

3.8 Types ≤15 min