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Cessnock - Surrounds

1,934 km²

Cessnock - Surrounds is far more car-dependent than the state average, with very few residents able to reach basic services on foot. This vast area is home to one of the largest First Nations populations for its level, where people generally earn more and face lower unemployment than in other similar regions. It is a sprawling landscape where the high number of First Nations residents stands out against a lack of walkable infrastructure.

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First Nations

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First Nations people here earn a typical personal income of $689, which is well above the national figure. The unemployment rate for this group is also much lower than most areas at 7.8%, though Year 12 completion is far below the state average at 24.4%.

2,792 First Nations people

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

24.4% Year 12 Here 24.4% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

7.8% Unemployment Here 7.8% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$689 Median income Here $689 NSW $600 Aus $540

$2,055 Household income Here $2,055 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Getting around without a car is difficult here, as only 11.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and none are near health services. This is far below the New South Wales average, leaving the area mostly car-dependent.

2.2 Walk score

2.2 Types ≤15 min