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Grafton

581 km²

A large First Nations population helps define the community of Grafton. It is a regional New South Wales centre where the typical Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resident is just 22 years old. While the area has a significant cultural footprint, it faces challenges with a high unemployment rate for its First Nations people. This mix of a young, growing indigenous population and a sprawling layout gives the town its distinct character.

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Grafton has one of the largest First Nations populations at its level, with 2,348 people. This community is younger than the national figure, though 15.3% are unemployed, which is well above the New South Wales rate of 9.8%.

2,348 First Nations people

22 yrs Median age Here 22 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

31.5% Year 12 Here 31.5% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

15.3% Unemployment Here 15.3% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$504 Median income Here $504 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,303 Household income Here $1,303 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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The town is somewhat walkable, though far fewer homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools, groceries, or health services compared to the state average. Only 52.1% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, well below the New South Wales figure of 71.9%.

4.6 Walk score

4.6 Types ≤15 min