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Taree

56 km²

Taree is a regional hub in the Mid-Coast area of New South Wales. It serves as a central point for the surrounding landscape, providing a mix of urban services and natural surroundings. The town is home to a significant First Nations population, which is one of the largest groups of its kind for an area of this size. Overall, it is a practical community where most residents live within a short walk of public transport and basic amenities.

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First Nations

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Taree has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level, though this community faces significant challenges. The typical age is 20, which is noticeably younger than the national figure, and the unemployment rate is 19.1%—well above both the state and national averages.

2,280 First Nations people

20 yrs Median age Here 20 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

27.4% Year 12 Here 27.4% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

19.1% Unemployment Here 19.1% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$467 Median income Here $467 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,076 Household income Here $1,076 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Most homes are well-placed for transport, with 88.8% within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, access to health services is far below the state average, with only 32.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a clinic or hospital.

5.1 Walk score

5.3 Types ≤15 min