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Tenterfield

7,323 km²

Tenterfield has seen its population and social makeup shift steadily since 2011. This rural New South Wales community is now defined by a stark divide in living standards and accessibility. While it serves as a regional hub, many residents face significant hurdles in getting to basic services. The area is largely car-dependent, making it distinct from the more connected towns found across the state.

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First Nations

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First Nations people in Tenterfield are generally younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 23. However, they face severe hardship, with a 23.4% unemployment rate and a typical household income of $861, which is far below the state and national figures.

393 First Nations people

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

26.8% Year 12 Here 26.8% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

23.4% Unemployment Here 23.4% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$401 Median income Here $401 NSW $600 Aus $540

$861 Household income Here $861 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Getting around without a car is difficult here, as the walkability score of 2.4 is far below the New South Wales average. Only 30.5% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, and just 17% of residents live within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

2.4 Walk score

2.6 Types ≤15 min