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Walhallow Reserve (Carooma)

1 km²

Daily life in Walhallow Reserve (Carooma) is almost entirely car-dependent, as the area lacks basic walking amenities. This small patch of New South Wales is sparsely populated and lacks the shops, parks, and transport links found in most towns. It is a remote setting where very few residents can access services on foot. The community is modest in size, with a small population that lives in a highly isolated environment.

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First Nations

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up a small part of the population, though 72.1% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national figure. This group is noticeably older than the state average, but they face significant hardship with typical personal incomes and Year 12 completion rates far below those of the rest of Australia.

86 First Nations people

27 yrs Median age Here 27 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

5.5% Year 12 Here 5.5% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

$411 Median income Here $411 NSW $600 Aus $540

$665 Household income Here $665 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

72.1% Indigenous language Here 72.1% NSW 4.0% Aus 12.3%

Walkability

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The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5, far below the New South Wales figure of 6.2. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks, and only 4.8% of homes are within walking distance of a school.

0.5 Walk score

0.0 Types ≤15 min