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Lake Macquarie - East

84 km²

Far fewer homes have easy access to daily services here than in the rest of New South Wales, making Lake Macquarie - East a place where cars are likely essential. While many residents live very close to parks and public transport, a huge gap exists for those needing nearby groceries or healthcare. This creates a community where nature and transit are within reach, but basic urban conveniences are harder to find on foot.

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First Nations

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This area has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level, with a typical age of 22, which is a little younger than the national figure. While household income is about the same as the state and national averages, only 33.9% of First Nations residents have finished Year 12, which is well below the Australian average.

3,528 First Nations people

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

33.9% Year 12 Here 33.9% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

10.6% Unemployment Here 10.6% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

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

$1,560 Household income Here $1,560 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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Living in Lake Macquarie - East means great access to parks and transport, with over 92% of homes near a stop. However, the area is far less walkable for essentials; only 28.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, compared to 57.1% across the state.

5.2 Walk score

5.1 Types ≤15 min