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Narrabri - Surrounds

13,041 km²

A young First Nations population helps shape the identity of Narrabri - Surrounds. This vast rural area is home to 679 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, who are generally younger than those in similar regions. The community is marked by a strong employment rate for First Nations residents and a typical age that is lower than the national average. It is a sparsely populated landscape where most people rely on cars to get around.

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First Nations residents here have a much lower unemployment rate of 7.9% than most similar areas. While typical household incomes are a little above the national figure, Year 12 completion at 29% is well below the Australian average of 37%.

679 First Nations people

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

29.0% Year 12 Here 29.0% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

7.9% Unemployment Here 7.9% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$603 Median income Here $603 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,758 Household income Here $1,758 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.7, which is far below the state average. Only 12.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and just 21.5% are near public transport.

1.7 Walk score

1.8 Types ≤15 min