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Lake Macquarie - West

353 km²

Daily life in Lake Macquarie - West mostly relies on cars, as many essential services are far from where people live. This expansive area is home to 3,559 First Nations people, one of the largest groups of its kind in the region. The community is spread across 353 square kilometres, creating a landscape where few homes are within a short walk of shops or health services. It is a place where residential living is separated from the main hubs of activity.

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The First Nations community here is notably young, with a typical age of 22, which is a little younger than the national figure. While household incomes are higher than in most similar areas, the rate of Year 12 completion is well below the Australian average.

3,559 First Nations people

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

32.2% Year 12 Here 32.2% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

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

$561 Median income Here $561 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,630 Household income Here $1,630 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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This is a mostly car-dependent area with a walkability score of 3.9, well below the New South Wales average. Only 27.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and access to health services is far below the state figure.

3.9 Walk score

3.8 Types ≤15 min