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Narrabri

15 km²

Sitting on the flat plains of north western New South Wales, Narrabri is a regional centre with a strong First Nations presence. It is a place where the landscape is very level, making it easy to get around, though many homes are far from essential services. The town serves as a key hub for its surrounding area, blending a relaxed regional pace with a distinct community identity.

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First Nations

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up a larger group here than in 75% of similar areas, with a typical age of 22, which is younger than the national figure. While personal incomes are higher than in most similar areas, unemployment is 14.5%, which is well above the New South Wales rate of 9.8%.

839 First Nations people

22 yrs Median age Here 22 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

28.5% Year 12 Here 28.5% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

14.5% Unemployment Here 14.5% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$569 Median income Here $569 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,293 Household income Here $1,293 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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The town is somewhat walkable with a score of 5.6, though many residents live further from parks, schools, and groceries than is typical across the state. Most homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, and the terrain is very flat, which helps people move around on foot.

5.6 Walk score

5.7 Types ≤15 min