Indigenous Location · Area profile
Clarence Valley
5,775 km²
A typical personal income for First Nations people is well below the state figure in Clarence Valley. This vast region is largely car-dependent and sparsely settled, with very few residents able to walk to local shops or services. It is a quiet, rural landscape where the population is spread thin across a massive area. The community faces significant gaps in education and income compared to the rest of the country.
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First Nations residents here are younger than most, with a typical age of 23. However, only 24.4% have finished Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 37%, and typical personal income is well below the state average.
The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the New South Wales average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or schools, and no homes are within walking distance of health services.