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Bega

13 km²

A very walkable hub for the south coast, Bega is a service centre where nearly every home is within a short stroll of a park. The town provides easy access to essential services, with a high proportion of residents living close to schools and health clinics. It serves as a key regional point for New South Wales, blending a functional urban layout with a strong connection to the surrounding landscape.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community here is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of just 18. While Year 12 completion and incomes are well below the state average, the unemployment rate of 6.5% is much lower than in most similar areas.

326 First Nations people

18 yrs Median age Here 18 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

28.7% Year 12 Here 28.7% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

6.5% Unemployment Here 6.5% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$445 Median income Here $445 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,237 Household income Here $1,237 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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Bega is considered very walkable, especially for health services and parks, where 99% of homes are within a 15-minute walk. However, access to groceries is well below the New South Wales average, with only 59.8% of homes situated within a 15-minute walk.

6.3 Walk score

5.9 Types ≤15 min