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Throsby

30 km²

Throsby stands out among similar areas for its large First Nations population and exceptional ease of movement. It is a highly accessible community where almost every home is within a short walk of essential services and public transport. The area is marked by a First Nations community that earns more and finishes school at higher rates than the national average. This combination of strong infrastructure and positive social indicators makes it a distinctive part of the Newcastle region.

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First Nations

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Throsby has one of the largest First Nations populations for its level, with 2,217 people. This group is more likely to finish Year 12 than the national figure, with a 45.5% completion rate, and typical personal incomes of $655 are a little above the New South Wales average.

2,217 First Nations people

25 yrs Median age Here 25 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

45.5% Year 12 Here 45.5% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

10.0% Unemployment Here 10.0% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$655 Median income Here $655 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,878 Household income Here $1,878 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.7 that is a little above the state average. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, and 82.2% of residents can walk to health services, which is far above the New South Wales figure.

7.7 Walk score

7.3 Types ≤15 min