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Lithgow

5,083 km²

Spanning over 5,000 square kilometres of the New South Wales interior, Lithgow is a sprawling region with a varied landscape. It has a significant First Nations presence, with 1,621 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. The area's layout makes it less walkable than most of the state, with many homes lacking easy access to schools and shops. This creates a community where residents rely more heavily on vehicles to get around their wider environment.

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First Nations people here are noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 26. While household income is a little below the state average at $1,312, Year 12 completion is far below the national figure at 23.3%.

1,621 First Nations people

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

23.3% Year 12 Here 23.3% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

11.8% Unemployment Here 11.8% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$558 Median income Here $558 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,312 Household income Here $1,312 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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The area is somewhat walkable, though it scores well below the New South Wales average. Only about half of the homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools or groceries, which is far below the state figure.

4.8 Walk score

4.6 Types ≤15 min