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Narrandera

3,809 km²

Low household incomes for First Nations residents mark a key challenge for Narrandera. This regional New South Wales town has a population of 719 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is larger than about 69% of similar areas. It is a community where many face hurdles with employment and education. Despite these struggles, the First Nations population here is notably young, with a typical age of just 22 years.

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First Nations residents are a little younger than the national figure, but they face a high unemployment rate of 15.6%. This is well above the 12.3% seen across Australia. Typical household incomes are also well below the national figure, and Year 12 completion is far below the 37% average.

719 First Nations people

22 yrs Median age Here 22 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

24.8% Year 12 Here 24.8% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

15.6% Unemployment Here 15.6% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$524 Median income Here $524 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,068 Household income Here $1,068 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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The town is somewhat walkable, though its score of 4.1 is well below the New South Wales average of 6.2. Many homes lack easy access to essentials, with only 44.5% within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 26.8% near public transport, both of which are far below state figures.

4.1 Walk score

4.4 Types ≤15 min