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Toomelah

799 km²

A car-dependent lifestyle defines Toomelah, where a walkability score of 0.1 is far below the state figure. This rural community in New South Wales is sparsely populated across a large area. It is marked by significant hardship, with a First Nations unemployment rate that is far above the national average. The area is isolated, as almost no homes are within a short walk of basic services or public transport.

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First Nations residents in Toomelah are noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 27. However, they face severe disadvantage, as 46.3% are unemployed and typical personal income is well below both the state and national figures. This is consistent with a Year 12 completion rate of 12.3%, which is far below the national average.

175 First Nations people

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

12.3% Year 12 Here 12.3% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

46.3% Unemployment Here 46.3% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$409 Median income Here $409 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,071 Household income Here $1,071 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Access to services is extremely limited, with 0.0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport. This is far below the New South Wales figures, leaving the community almost entirely dependent on cars for everyday needs.

0.1 Walk score

0.1 Types ≤15 min