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Taree - Surrounds

3,671 km²

Taree - Surrounds has remained a sprawling rural landscape with a steady population. It is a vast area of the Mid-Coast region where the community is spread far apart. The landscape is defined by a large First Nations population and a high reliance on cars for daily travel. Most residents live in a setting where services and shops are not within walking distance.

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First Nations

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There are 1,588 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here, which is more than 90% of similar areas. This community is quite young with a typical age of 23, and the unemployment rate of 8.4% is well below the national figure of 12.3%.

1,588 First Nations people

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

34.1% Year 12 Here 34.1% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

8.4% Unemployment Here 8.4% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$548 Median income Here $548 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,387 Household income Here $1,387 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.4, which is far below the New South Wales average of 6.2. Most homes lack easy access to essentials; for example, only 11.3% of residents are within a 15-minute walk of health services.

2.4 Walk score

2.5 Types ≤15 min