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Wagga Wagga - East

21 km²

The gap between this area and the state average is most visible in its accessibility, with Wagga Wagga - East being much better connected to schools and parks than most of New South Wales. It is a well-serviced part of the city where nearly every home is within a short walk of green space. The community is also notable for having a larger First Nations population than 81% of similar areas, contributing to a diverse local character.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community here is notably young, with a typical age of just 21. This group sees a personal income that is a little above the national figure, and Year 12 completion rates are higher than in most similar areas.

1,028 First Nations people

21 yrs Median age Here 21 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

36.9% Year 12 Here 36.9% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

11.0% Unemployment Here 11.0% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$666 Median income Here $666 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,429 Household income Here $1,429 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Most homes are well placed for daily needs, with 86% within a 15-minute walk of a school and 97% near a park. However, access to groceries is a weak point, as only 53% of homes are within a short walk of food shops, which is far below the state figure.

5.6 Walk score

5.8 Types ≤15 min