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Byron

568 km²

Daily life in Byron often involves a car, as many homes are far from essential services. This expansive area of New South Wales is home to 692 First Nations people, who generally experience better health and education outcomes than those in similar regions. While the landscape is diverse, the community is shaped by a mix of rural surroundings and pockets of walkable hubs.

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First Nations people here are noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 29. This group also shows strong achievements, with 49.7% completing Year 12, which is far above the national figure of 37.0%.

692 First Nations people

29 yrs Median age Here 29 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

49.7% Year 12 Here 49.7% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

9.4% Unemployment Here 9.4% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$611 Median income Here $611 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,743 Household income Here $1,743 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Walkability is far below the state average, as only 47.0% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed. Access to basics is limited, with far fewer homes within a short walk of schools and parks compared to the rest of New South Wales.

4.6 Walk score

4.3 Types ≤15 min