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Menindee

8 km²

Daily life in Menindee is shaped by a small community where most people live within a short walk of health services and groceries. This town in far western New South Wales has a distinct identity, including a First Nations population that is far older than the state and national figures. While the terrain is very flat and easy to get around, the area faces significant challenges with low incomes and limited educational attainment.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents in Menindee face tough economic conditions, with an unemployment rate of 24.4% and typical household incomes far below the national figure. Educational levels are also much lower than most areas, with only 17.8% finishing Year 12, and very few of the 159 First Nations people speak a First Nations language.

159 First Nations people

32 yrs Median age Here 32 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

17.8% Year 12 Here 17.8% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

24.4% Unemployment Here 24.4% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$459 Median income Here $459 NSW $600 Aus $540

$810 Household income Here $810 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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The town is somewhat walkable with a score of 4.7, though it is well below the state average. While 68.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, access to schools is far below the state figure, with only half of the homes located within a 15-minute walk.

4.7 Walk score

5.4 Types ≤15 min