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Dareton

2 km²

A stark contrast to state averages defines the small community of Dareton. It is a very walkable area where nearly every home is within a short stroll of health services, schools, and groceries. However, the local First Nations population faces significant challenges, marked by an unemployment rate and income levels that are far below the national figures. This mix of high accessibility and deep economic hardship creates a distinctive profile for the area.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community here is far older than the national typical age of 24, and 50% are unemployed, which is far above the 12.3% Australian average. Year 12 completion is much lower than most areas at 12.6%, and typical household incomes are far below the New South Wales figure.

121 First Nations people

32 yrs Median age Here 32 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

12.6% Year 12 Here 12.6% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

50.0% Unemployment Here 50.0% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$417 Median income Here $417 NSW $600 Aus $540

$849 Household income Here $849 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Dareton is very walkable with a score of 7.8, well above the New South Wales average. Nearly 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and health services, which is far above the state figures.

7.8 Walk score

8.0 Types ≤15 min