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Lake Cargelligo

6 km²

A mix of young families and older residents live in Lake Cargelligo. This New South Wales town is small and very accessible, with most people living within a short walk of their daily needs. It is a community where a significant First Nations population resides, though they face tougher economic conditions than the wider region. The town's layout makes it easy to get around without a car for basic services.

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First Nations

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There are 242 First Nations people here, who are noticeably older than the state average with a typical age of 26. Many face significant hurdles, with a 16.4% unemployment rate and a typical personal income of $441, which is well below the national figure.

242 First Nations people

26 yrs Median age Here 26 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

17.9% Year 12 Here 17.9% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

16.4% Unemployment Here 16.4% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$441 Median income Here $441 NSW $600 Aus $540

$977 Household income Here $977 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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The town is very walkable, as 90.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far above the New South Wales figure. While access to health services and schools is also far above the state average, only 64% of homes are near public transport.

6.7 Walk score

7.2 Types ≤15 min