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Cootamundra
1,656 km²
Lower typical incomes mark the local landscape in Cootamundra, a regional hub in New South Wales. The area is largely non-residential across its vast 1,656 square kilometre expanse, though it maintains a distinct community identity. First Nations residents here tend to be older than those in other parts of the state. While the town is somewhat walkable, many homes lack easy access to basic services and transport compared to the state average.
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There are 575 First Nations people in the area, and the typical resident is 27, which is noticeably older than the New South Wales figure of 23. Income is well below the state and national levels, and Year 12 completion at 23.1% is far below the national figure of 37.0%.
The town is rated as somewhat walkable with a score of 4.4, though this is well below the New South Wales average of 6.2. Access to transport is particularly low, with only 19.0% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop, far below the state figure of 85.7%.