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Bega - Surrounds

7,921 km²

A vast rural landscape defines Bega - Surrounds, where the local environment is far less walkable than the New South Wales average. This sprawling area is mostly car-dependent, with few homes within easy reach of schools, shops or health services. It is a place of contrast, where a significant First Nations population experiences much lower unemployment than the national figure. The community is spread across nearly 8,000 square kilometres of varied terrain.

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First Nations residents here are noticeably older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 26. This group has an unemployment rate of 6.3%, which is well below both the state and national figures.

794 First Nations people

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

34.0% Year 12 Here 34.0% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

6.3% Unemployment Here 6.3% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$547 Median income Here $547 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,467 Household income Here $1,467 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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Life here is mostly car-dependent, as only 34.5% of homes have a 15-minute walk to local amenities. This is far below the state average, and the steep terrain likely contributes to a walkability score that is much lower than the New South Wales figure.

3.1 Walk score

3.1 Types ≤15 min