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Coonamble

10 km²

A larger First Nations population than 81% of similar areas makes Coonamble a distinctive regional centre. This New South Wales town is defined by its significant Aboriginal community, though many residents face tough economic conditions. While the town is quite walkable for daily needs, there are clear gaps in education and employment outcomes. It serves as a key hub for the surrounding district, blending a walkable town centre with widespread social challenges.

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First Nations

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There are 1,016 First Nations people here, and the typical person is 27, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 24. Economic hurdles are common, with an unemployment rate of 14.5% and household incomes well below the state and national levels.

1,016 First Nations people

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

25.3% Year 12 Here 25.3% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

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

$491 Median income Here $491 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,097 Household income Here $1,097 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, sitting far above the state average. However, the town is much less connected to public transport than the rest of New South Wales, with only 38.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

5.5 Walk score

6.0 Types ≤15 min