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Brewarrina

7 km²

A very walkable layout defines Brewarrina, where most homes are just a short stroll from essential services. The town is a hub for First Nations people, who make up a significant part of the local population. While daily needs are easy to reach on foot, many First Nations residents face tough economic hurdles. This creates a community where convenient town living sits alongside deep social and financial challenges.

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First Nations residents here are far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 31. However, they face significant hardship, as household incomes are far below the state and national averages and unemployment is well above the New South Wales rate of 9.8%.

437 First Nations people

31 yrs Median age Here 31 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

18.9% Year 12 Here 18.9% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

14.0% Unemployment Here 14.0% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$484 Median income Here $484 NSW $600 Aus $540

$844 Household income Here $844 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Most people here enjoy easy access to the town, with 92.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 90% near health services. This is far above the state figures, though access to public transport is far below the New South Wales average.

6.5 Walk score

6.8 Types ≤15 min