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Bulahdelah

3,313 km²

Far fewer people can walk to basic services here than in the rest of New South Wales, marking Bulahdelah as a largely car-dependent area. It is a rural community where a significant First Nations population lives and works. The typical First Nations resident is 29, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 24. This mix of a distinct cultural identity and a spread-out layout defines the character of the region.

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The area has 1,059 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is larger than about 81% of similar areas. While the typical personal income of $486 is around the middle for its level, Year 12 completion is far below the national figure at 24.2%.

1,059 First Nations people

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

24.2% Year 12 Here 24.2% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

12.5% Unemployment Here 12.5% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$486 Median income Here $486 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,282 Household income Here $1,282 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Bulahdelah is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.0, far below the New South Wales average of 6.2. Access to essentials is limited, as only 28.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, compared to 76.0% across the state.

3.0 Walk score

3.1 Types ≤15 min