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Wagga Wagga - Surrounds

4,819 km²

Spanning over 4,800 square kilometres of the Riverina, Wagga Wagga - Surrounds is a vast rural area encircling the regional centre. It is a place where the land dominates the landscape, resulting in a community that relies heavily on cars to get around. While the area is sparsely populated, it supports a First Nations community that is notably younger and more prosperous than the national average.

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First Nations

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First Nations people here are younger and more successful than in most similar areas, with a typical age of 21. This group sees very high outcomes, including an unemployment rate of just 2.5% and a typical personal income of $815, which is well above the national figure of $540.

833 First Nations people

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

46.6% Year 12 Here 46.6% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

2.5% Unemployment Here 2.5% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$815 Median income Here $815 NSW $600 Aus $540

$2,134 Household income Here $2,134 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.2 which is far below the state average. Most homes lack easy walking access to essentials, with only 23.6% of dwellings within 15 minutes of groceries and 17.8% within reach of health services.

2.2 Walk score

2.2 Types ≤15 min