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Carrathool - Murrumbidgee - Surrounds
20,427 km²
Daily life in Carrathool - Murrumbidgee - Surrounds is almost entirely car-dependent across a vast rural landscape. This sparsely populated area covers over 20,000 square kilometres, meaning most residents live far from shops, schools and health services. It is a quiet region where the typical First Nations resident is noticeably older than the national figure. The community is defined by its openness and the significant distances between its few amenities.
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There are 185 First Nations people here, with a typical personal income of $814, which is well above the national figure. While unemployment is well below the Australian average at 9.0%, Year 12 completion is far below the state rate at 25.0%.
Getting around without a car is difficult, as the walkability score is far below the state average and street connectivity is non-existent. Only 18.6% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 85.7%.