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Bourke

7 km²

Bourke has evolved as a key regional hub in New South Wales with a small, concentrated urban center. It is a highly walkable town where almost every home is within a short stroll of essential services and green spaces. The community is marked by a significant First Nations population and a flat landscape that makes getting around on foot very easy. This creates a distinct layout where the majority of residents live close to the heart of the town.

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First Nations

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There are 548 First Nations people here, and they are noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 27. While Year 12 completion is far below the Australian average at 25.4%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure at just 6.6%.

548 First Nations people

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

25.4% Year 12 Here 25.4% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

6.6% Unemployment Here 6.6% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

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

$1,269 Household income Here $1,269 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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The town is very walkable, with 98.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 93.6% near health services. While 43.8% of homes are within 10 minutes of public transport—far below the state average—the flat terrain and high density of amenities make it easy to access parks and schools on foot.

6.4 Walk score

7.1 Types ≤15 min